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By sweem (NCA) - 16-11-2012 20:02

Since there are quite many Americans around the forum, I am just wondering.. any of you follow the NFL? :)Since there are quite many Americans around the forum, I am just wondering.. any of you follow the NFL? :)

 

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By dowopado - 16-11-2012 20:13

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To some extend, yes. Dallas Cowboys are my favorite team.To some extend, yes. Dallas Cowboys are my favorite team.

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By sweem (NCA) - 16-11-2012 21:38

dowopado@ Ah that nice! :) I assume you're from the Texas area then? Cowboys grabbed a win vs the Eagles last round, was watching the game. I love it, despite it being a 'less popular' sport in europe ^^dowopado@

Ah that nice! :) I assume you're from the Texas area then? Cowboys grabbed a win vs the Eagles last round, was watching the game. I love it, despite it being a 'less popular' sport in europe ^^

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By dowopado - 16-11-2012 23:42

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Was born and raised in Texas but live in Arizona now. Went to middle school and high school in the Dallas area. Used to work at the Cotton Bowl stadium, walking up and down the aisles selling popcorn and peanuts. This was in the 60's when the Cowboys just started (they sucked then). So you can see why I am kind of attached to them. I like college football better. Much more rah, rah excitement at the games, and any given game can be an upset. The players really get into the game. Not like the pros where its a job to most of them.Was born and raised in Texas but live in Arizona now. Went to middle school and high school in the Dallas area. Used to work at the Cotton Bowl stadium, walking up and down the aisles selling popcorn and peanuts. This was in the 60's when the Cowboys just started (they sucked then). So you can see why I am kind of attached to them.

I like college football better. Much more rah, rah excitement at the games, and any given game can be an upset. The players really get into the game. Not like the pros where its a job to most of them.

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By rockstarroberts - 17-11-2012 01:14

Falcons fan i am, hopefully we go all the way this yearFalcons fan i am, hopefully we go all the way this year

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By tpc1011 - 17-11-2012 02:13

Falcons look great this year. I love Tony Gonzalez. I like the Chiefs, but I hate the management and ownership for the embarrassing product they've given us this year. It's been 20 years since our last win in the playoffs, the longest active drought in the NFL. Chiefs fans are extremely supportive and dedicated to the team, despite repeated failures, but the front office seems unwilling to give us a competitive team. It's depressing.Falcons look great this year. I love Tony Gonzalez. I like the Chiefs, but I hate the management and ownership for the embarrassing product they've given us this year. It's been 20 years since our last win in the playoffs, the longest active drought in the NFL. Chiefs fans are extremely supportive and dedicated to the team, despite repeated failures, but the front office seems unwilling to give us a competitive team. It's depressing.

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By dowopado - 17-11-2012 05:39

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Kansas City Chiefs originally were one of two teams that started the same time in 1960, Dallas Texans and Dallas Cowboys. The Texans were in the old AFL, and Cowboys were in the NFL. Sometime later the two leagues merged as one league, NFL, with two conferences, AFC and NFC. Thats when the Texans moved and became Kansas City Chiefs. Anyhow, the Texans were my favorites originally until that move. Yes the Falcons look good but don't rule out the Packers, Patriots and the sleeping Giants. The 49ers, too, if they could land a solid quaterback.Kansas City Chiefs originally were one of two teams that started the same time in 1960, Dallas Texans and Dallas Cowboys. The Texans were in the old AFL, and Cowboys were in the NFL. Sometime later the two leagues merged as one league, NFL, with two conferences, AFC and NFC. Thats when the Texans moved and became Kansas City Chiefs.

Anyhow, the Texans were my favorites originally until that move.

Yes the Falcons look good but don't rule out the Packers, Patriots and the sleeping Giants. The 49ers, too, if they could land a solid quaterback.

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By sweem (NCA) - 17-11-2012 07:25

Don't forget the Steelers guys! :) Nah but like you say, Falcons look good so far. Denver Broncos looks like a threat as well along with Texans. The Saints are dangerous offensively and Chicago Bears looks promising too. Gosh, there are too many teams to be considered. dowopado@ College football, you refer to the NCAA? In that case yes I agree with that, usually very high scoring games compared to the pros, and exciting to watch :)Don't forget the Steelers guys! :)

Nah but like you say, Falcons look good so far. Denver Broncos looks like a threat as well along with Texans. The Saints are dangerous offensively and Chicago Bears looks promising too. Gosh, there are too many teams to be considered.

dowopado@
College football, you refer to the NCAA? In that case yes I agree with that, usually very high scoring games compared to the pros, and exciting to watch :)

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By dowopado - 17-11-2012 15:39

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sweem....You got it bud. The NCAA football. Saturday is always a big day. College football all day long. The game last weekend with Texas A&M upsetting the #1 ranked Alabama was fantastic.sweem....You got it bud. The NCAA football. Saturday is always a big day. College football all day long. The game last weekend with Texas A&M upsetting the #1 ranked Alabama was fantastic.

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By sweem (NCA) - 17-11-2012 17:25

dowopado@ I must admit I don't follow it as closely as the NFL though, but I do check the scores every now and then. Sadly, I don't know of any way I can watch the games since they're not broadcasted here. That's the main reason why I don't have a good insight in the NCAA. However, which game is best for today? Any interesting fixture? :)dowopado@
I must admit I don't follow it as closely as the NFL though, but I do check the scores every now and then. Sadly, I don't know of any way I can watch the games since they're not broadcasted here. That's the main reason why I don't have a good insight in the NCAA. However, which game is best for today? Any interesting fixture? :)

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By dowopado - 17-11-2012 20:30

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The 2 best games to watch today are: #13 Stanford at #2 Oregon, and #18 USC (U of Southern California) at #17 UCLA (U of California at Los Angles) it's a big rivalry.The 2 best games to watch today are: #13 Stanford at #2 Oregon, and #18 USC (U of Southern California) at #17 UCLA (U of California at Los Angles) it's a big rivalry.

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By bighen904 - 23-11-2012 18:14

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Jacksonville Jaguars are my team despite the fact that we are the worest in the league. Also a gator fan but i believe LSU is going to take it this year.Jacksonville Jaguars are my team despite the fact that we are the worest in the league. Also a gator fan but i believe LSU is going to take it this year.

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By sweem (NCA) - 26-11-2012 16:46

bighen904@ The Jaguars might be worst in the league but they've had two solid performances in a row now. Last week you pushed the Texans all the way into OT and yesterday you bet the Titans, quite impressively to me :) Sadly for myself, Steelers lost away to Browns :/bighen904@

The Jaguars might be worst in the league but they've had two solid performances in a row now. Last week you pushed the Texans all the way into OT and yesterday you bet the Titans, quite impressively to me :)

Sadly for myself, Steelers lost away to Browns :/

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By bighen904 - 26-11-2012 17:17

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@sweem Yes we did do pretty good yesterday. I was impressed. The Steelers are going to pull it around. I think the Texans and the Falcons going to the Super Bowl this year hopefully. They both deserve it.@sweem

Yes we did do pretty good yesterday. I was impressed. The Steelers are going to pull it around. I think the Texans and the Falcons going to the Super Bowl this year hopefully. They both deserve it.

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By sweem (NCA) - 30-11-2012 17:38

@bighen Not a big fan of Falcons, but they're having a lucky season it feels like. I rather see Jacksonville in the Super Bowl ;) but to stick to reality, I would like to see the Saints play the Super Bowl at their own home ground, or Patriots.. Steelers really need 'Big Ben' back asap, looked terrible last game vs Browns, I wanted to hide behind a pillow, it was awful.@bighen
Not a big fan of Falcons, but they're having a lucky season it feels like. I rather see Jacksonville in the Super Bowl ;) but to stick to reality, I would like to see the Saints play the Super Bowl at their own home ground, or Patriots..

Steelers really need 'Big Ben' back asap, looked terrible last game vs Browns, I wanted to hide behind a pillow, it was awful.

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By sweem (NCA) - 06-01-2013 03:02

so Houston Texans knock out the Cincinnati Bengals and end their Superbowl hopes.. quite expected There's another game in the Wild Card playoffs, currently Packers are playing the Vikings What do you guys think of the road to the superbowl? We're getting closer there :)) can't waitso Houston Texans knock out the Cincinnati Bengals and end their Superbowl hopes.. quite expected

There's another game in the Wild Card playoffs, currently Packers are playing the Vikings

What do you guys think of the road to the superbowl? We're getting closer there :)) can't wait

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By tpc1011 - 06-01-2013 03:54

It's tough to make a prediction at this point. There are a number of quality teams this year, especially with the Redskins and Seahawks both playing extremely well to close out the regular season.It's tough to make a prediction at this point. There are a number of quality teams this year, especially with the Redskins and Seahawks both playing extremely well to close out the regular season.

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By sweem (NCA) - 06-01-2013 14:10

@tpc1011 Exactly, I believe Redskins play the Seahawks today, it will be a brilliant game for sure. Also, Ravens host the surprise team of the season - Colts, with Andrew Luck in good form I think they can cause some problems for Ravens As you say, it's tough to make a prediction right now, but to me, Denver looks like a team that will go to the SuperBowl, that's all I dare to guess at so far.@tpc1011
Exactly, I believe Redskins play the Seahawks today, it will be a brilliant game for sure.

Also, Ravens host the surprise team of the season - Colts, with Andrew Luck in good form I think they can cause some problems for Ravens

As you say, it's tough to make a prediction right now, but to me, Denver looks like a team that will go to the SuperBowl, that's all I dare to guess at so far.

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By welshkamikaze - 08-01-2013 17:39

Well the Redskins are out then, in my opinion they should have benched RG3 earlier as he was obviously struggling and when Cousins was called upon last time, he was brilliant. I'm definitely looking forward to the Packers against the 49ers, I think that'll be a great game.Well the Redskins are out then, in my opinion they should have benched RG3 earlier as he was obviously struggling and when Cousins was called upon last time, he was brilliant. I'm definitely looking forward to the Packers against the 49ers, I think that'll be a great game.

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By sweem (NCA) - 10-01-2013 05:00

@welshkamikaze Kind of sad Redskins are out. It was pretty expected but after their magnificent start (14-0) in their first two ball possesions, and Seahawks didn't look sharp at first. I thought they'd win for sure. Agreed that'll be a brilliant game, I think the 49ers will take that one, after overtime possibly. Also looking forward to see Denver with Peyton Manning :) I believe they'll face Ravens if I remember correctly. Oh well, whatsoever, a couple of nice games coming up :)@welshkamikaze

Kind of sad Redskins are out. It was pretty expected but after their magnificent start (14-0) in their first two ball possesions, and Seahawks didn't look sharp at first. I thought they'd win for sure.

Agreed that'll be a brilliant game, I think the 49ers will take that one, after overtime possibly. Also looking forward to see Denver with Peyton Manning :) I believe they'll face Ravens if I remember correctly. Oh well, whatsoever, a couple of nice games coming up :)

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By tpc1011 - 13-01-2013 22:44

Crazy finish in the Atl vs Seahawks game. I'm glad Tony Gonzalez finally won a playoff game. He's certainly the greatest tight end in the history of the sport.Crazy finish in the Atl vs Seahawks game. I'm glad Tony Gonzalez finally won a playoff game. He's certainly the greatest tight end in the history of the sport.

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By sweem (NCA) - 15-01-2013 02:06

@tpc1011 Agreed what an amazing finish, well.. depends what side you're on of course, but from an neutral point of view it was a stunning game to watch. Sad to see Seahawks out, they were enjoyable to watch all season. Atlanta...they deserve it but I don't think they'll be enough! Next up Pats - Ravens 49ers - Falcons@tpc1011

Agreed what an amazing finish, well.. depends what side you're on of course, but from an neutral point of view it was a stunning game to watch. Sad to see Seahawks out, they were enjoyable to watch all season. Atlanta...they deserve it but I don't think they'll be enough!

Next up

Pats - Ravens
49ers - Falcons

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By turbiiiiii - 21-01-2013 04:14

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My dear American friends I am Brazilian, and followed these holidays for the first time called NFL ... I can say, I loved seeing a new sport and already chosen a team to cheer that is the Baltimore Ravens (sorry if I wrote wrong) idetifique me with claw and determination of this team, thus forcing the player who is retiring to play more . I can say that now I have another passion. still do not quite understand the sport, but I think I will learn over time.My dear American friends I am Brazilian, and followed these holidays for the first time called NFL ... I can say, I loved seeing a new sport and already chosen a team to cheer that is the Baltimore Ravens (sorry if I wrote wrong) idetifique me with claw and determination of this team, thus forcing the player who is retiring to play more . I can say that now I have another passion.
still do not quite understand the sport, but I think I will learn over time.

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By sweem (NCA) - 21-01-2013 22:47

@turbiii I was just like you at first, didn't quite understood the rules. But after watching a couple of games, and googling the rules etc, it's quite clear :) Ravens, surely an awesome team.. Ray Lewis get to finish his career with a Super Bowl title would be truly amazing.@turbiii

I was just like you at first, didn't quite understood the rules. But after watching a couple of games, and googling the rules etc, it's quite clear :) Ravens, surely an awesome team.. Ray Lewis get to finish his career with a Super Bowl title would be truly amazing.

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By tpc1011 - 22-01-2013 12:48

Yes. Ray Lewis has achieved the American dream. Escape a murder charge and regain the public's admiration through good deeds and great performances on the field. I actually respect his ability and competitiveness a lot. San Francisco will be the favorite in the Super Bowl, but I think it could go either way. Both have great defenses. Whichever team makes fewer mistakes will be the winner.Yes. Ray Lewis has achieved the American dream. Escape a murder charge and regain the public's admiration through good deeds and great performances on the field. I actually respect his ability and competitiveness a lot.

San Francisco will be the favorite in the Super Bowl, but I think it could go either way. Both have great defenses. Whichever team makes fewer mistakes will be the winner.

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By sweem (NCA) - 23-01-2013 00:30

@tpc1011 So true, he's awesome, you could see how emotional it was for him during the last two minutes of the game versus Patriots, he was teared up. I want Ravens to win, just for Lewis sake. Will be an amazing final whatsoever. Two brothers coaching each side@tpc1011

So true, he's awesome, you could see how emotional it was for him during the last two minutes of the game versus Patriots, he was teared up. I want Ravens to win, just for Lewis sake.

Will be an amazing final whatsoever. Two brothers coaching each side

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By turbiiiiii - 26-01-2013 02:38

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it will be a really exciting end well, brothers dueling head to head coaches, retirement with great style, will be the first time I'll see the end, every time I saw the ravens play I said,'' it was going to lose the game Ray va retire'', but then saw the game and bang in the end, I'm rooting for them, but for me at the moment is worth the spectacle to comeit will be a really exciting end well, brothers dueling head to head coaches, retirement with great style, will be the first time I'll see the end, every time I saw the ravens play I said,'' it was going to lose the game Ray va retire'', but then saw the game and bang in the end, I'm rooting for them, but for me at the moment is worth the spectacle to come

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By tpc1011 - 03-02-2013 11:33

Super Bowl Sunday. I hope Budweiser has a good ad this year. Anyone?Super Bowl Sunday. I hope Budweiser has a good ad this year. Anyone?

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By overthetop3 - 03-02-2013 11:42

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Now you have to pay the NFL royalties for using a copyrighted phrase of theirs...Now you have to pay the NFL royalties for using a copyrighted phrase of theirs...

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By tpc1011 - 03-02-2013 11:56

Thanks ott. Damn. I wish there was a way I could edit my post. Is everyone excited for the NFL championship game?Thanks ott. Damn. I wish there was a way I could edit my post. Is everyone excited for the NFL championship game?

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By tosspot - 03-02-2013 12:05

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It only applies if you make money :) Yep, I'll be up tonight... match starts at 12:30am for me.It only applies if you make money :)

Yep, I'll be up tonight... match starts at 12:30am for me.

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By tpc1011 - 03-02-2013 12:15

I'll make money if the '49ers cover the spread.I'll make money if the '49ers cover the spread.

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By tosspot - 03-02-2013 12:21

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The 50 minus 1ersThe 50 minus 1ers

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By tpc1011 - 03-02-2013 12:28

Haha, the Baltimore Black Birds. Paul Rudd and I went to the same school. True story.Haha, the Baltimore Black Birds. Paul Rudd and I went to the same school. True story.

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By tosspot - 04-02-2013 01:32

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Ravens playing well so far.Ravens playing well so far.

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By overthetop3 - 04-02-2013 02:02

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2 turnovers for the 49'ers in the first half alone. They be choking...2 turnovers for the 49'ers in the first half alone. They be choking...

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By overthetop3 - 04-02-2013 02:34

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Jacoby Jones puts the team on his effin back doe. Stick a fork in it, 49er's are done...Jacoby Jones puts the team on his effin back doe. Stick a fork in it, 49er's are done...

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By tosspot - 04-02-2013 02:39

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That was an incredible touchdown.That was an incredible touchdown.

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By overthetop3 - 04-02-2013 02:57

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I find it weird that it's 2 aussies of all people keeping the NFL thread active during the big game... I don't even know half the rules! The superdome seeming very un-super right now with the power outage...I find it weird that it's 2 aussies of all people keeping the NFL thread active during the big game... I don't even know half the rules!

The superdome seeming very un-super right now with the power outage...

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By tosspot - 04-02-2013 03:34

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Looks like the 35 minute break from the power outage has changed the momentum. You'd be pissed right now if you were a Ravens official.Looks like the 35 minute break from the power outage has changed the momentum.

You'd be pissed right now if you were a Ravens official.

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By overthetop3 - 04-02-2013 03:35

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Ok looks like the 49er's aren't done after all. Amazing play on both ends to claw back into it but they still need 2 more scores to get ahead...Ok looks like the 49er's aren't done after all. Amazing play on both ends to claw back into it but they still need 2 more scores to get ahead...

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By tosspot - 04-02-2013 04:06

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Wow, 1 or 2 points in it now. The biggest margin overcome was 10 previously... this is 22 if they do it?Wow, 1 or 2 points in it now.

The biggest margin overcome was 10 previously... this is 22 if they do it?

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By dowopado - 04-02-2013 04:16

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Glad to see you boys have an interest the American NFL. Is it because of the cheerleaders. lol. Game ain't over til the fat lady sings.Glad to see you boys have an interest the American NFL. Is it because of the cheerleaders. lol. Game ain't over til the fat lady sings.

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By overthetop3 - 04-02-2013 04:49

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That was a superb last quarter of handegg right there...That was a superb last quarter of handegg right there...

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By geoclphredux - 04-02-2013 05:24

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[b][color=purple]Congrats Baltimore![/color][/b] I gotta say it was fun watching this with fellow students that had no clue of what goes on in this sport, just like me. We did get a bit loud near the end once we started understanding the rules, especially when we divided into two different set of fans randomly. Glad to see my initial thought of; "hmmm, I pick the purple team, i like purple" turned out to be victorious guess, I should of put money on purple. Amazing first exeperience of the sport, same thing next year? Alrighty then!Congrats Baltimore!
I gotta say it was fun watching this with fellow students that had no clue of what goes on in this sport, just like me.
We did get a bit loud near the end once we started understanding the rules, especially when we divided into two different set of fans randomly.

Glad to see my initial thought of; "hmmm, I pick the purple team, i like purple" turned out to be victorious guess, I should of put money on purple.

Amazing first exeperience of the sport, same thing next year? Alrighty then!

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By odi17 - 04-02-2013 05:47

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I am disappointed in the loss, but the last quarter was the most exciting football I have ever seen. The Ravens were definitely more consistent throughout the game, but I feel that we handed the game to them in the first half.I am disappointed in the loss, but the last quarter was the most exciting football I have ever seen. The Ravens were definitely more consistent throughout the game, but I feel that we handed the game to them in the first half.

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By tosspot - 04-02-2013 11:27

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I wonder how big the margin would have been with no 35 minute power outage... There was definitely a HUGE momentum shift. Best game I've watched... 108 return TD, longest ever rushed TD by a QB. Heaps of long passes and runs... It had everything.I wonder how big the margin would have been with no 35 minute power outage... There was definitely a HUGE momentum shift.

Best game I've watched... 108 return TD, longest ever rushed TD by a QB. Heaps of long passes and runs... It had everything.

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By celticvilla - 05-02-2013 01:33

I liked the San Diego Chargers when I was in love with California (I supported the ducks in hockey but not cause of disney) - I watched a lot of games religiously but it was difficult living on the other side of the planet with hardly any broadcasting access. I then thought if there was anywhere in the world I could move to it would be Boston, so I started supporting the patriots and Boston Bruins (baseball did not bother me one bit). I played some football but had to quit it. I usually go through phases where I support teams but Boston has been the longest phase. I also support Notre Dame fighting Irish because of my love for glasgow celtic, there leprachaun seems to be everywhere and I just love the whole irishness about it... It was a decent final... I wouldn't say it was the best game I've seen but it was good. Some fast plays though!I liked the San Diego Chargers when I was in love with California (I supported the ducks in hockey but not cause of disney) - I watched a lot of games religiously but it was difficult living on the other side of the planet with hardly any broadcasting access. I then thought if there was anywhere in the world I could move to it would be Boston, so I started supporting the patriots and Boston Bruins (baseball did not bother me one bit). I played some football but had to quit it. I usually go through phases where I support teams but Boston has been the longest phase. I also support Notre Dame fighting Irish because of my love for glasgow celtic, there leprachaun seems to be everywhere and I just love the whole irishness about it... It was a decent final... I wouldn't say it was the best game I've seen but it was good. Some fast plays though!

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By turbiiiiii - 06-02-2013 02:17

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my friends nor I knew how the sport was fun and exciting, in my holidays I saw the play off (as new'm sorry if wrong) and started rooting for every team that passed, but alas I identified with the Ravens, but I could not watch the super bowl (something never done before) because it fell on a Sunday and spend from 22:00 PM until 01:00 AM and on Monday as had class could not see Anyone know good when they come to play? and if possible teach me a bit of sport as I am Brazilian football is my subject.my friends nor I knew how the sport was fun and exciting, in my holidays I saw the play off (as new'm sorry if wrong) and started rooting for every team that passed, but alas I identified with the Ravens, but I could not watch the super bowl (something never done before) because it fell on a Sunday and spend from 22:00 PM until 01:00 AM and on Monday as had class could not see
Anyone know good when they come to play? and if possible teach me a bit of sport as I am Brazilian football is my subject.

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By overthetop3 - 28-04-2013 16:37

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Jesse Williams becomes just the 2nd Australian to be picked in NFL draft history, and unless I'm mistaken the 2nd non-punter to become an NFL player as well. Have a feeling I'm going to be going for the Seahawks next season for that reason alone (well that and the fact they're one of the better teams right now :P).Jesse Williams becomes just the 2nd Australian to be picked in NFL draft history, and unless I'm mistaken the 2nd non-punter to become an NFL player as well. Have a feeling I'm going to be going for the Seahawks next season for that reason alone (well that and the fact they're one of the better teams right now :P).

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By mwsomerville - 06-05-2013 22:50

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President

Yep. :)Yep. :)

 

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