Superbowl XL1V Saints v Colts

[jakarta]

Funnily enough, that phrase came up today when I was talking to the Mrs about tonight's game...Doesn't tonight's matchup completely disprove that saying??

Well we shall see - over the years many FLAIRTASTIC offenses (such as the Dan Marino & Marks Bros Dolphins) have been stuffed by opposing teams with less stellar attacks but stifling defenses. I would cite the Chicago Bears of 1985 as the perfect example - didn't need to do too much on offense - just let the opposition Patriots be crushed by the defense.

I must admit that for various reasons I haven't paid too much attention to this years NFL campaign - I know the Colts are a high powered team offensively but know very little about the 'Aints'. They must have improved from the years when no-one bothered selecting any of their players for Fantasy Football Teams....

 

[Eggman]

Rooting for the Saints tonight, but I fear Indy will be too strong.

Colts to win 34 - 27

 

[fleet]

On US TV (if there really is such a thing) there are blokes in motorcyle helmets and short sleeve blue shirts coming into a stadium - is that the thing you are talking about?

 

[jakarta]

On US TV (if there really is such a thing) there are blokes in motorcyle helmets and short sleeve blue shirts coming into a stadium - is that the thing you are talking about?

Oh Dear....

If you are not interested in the Super Bowl can I suggest you dont bother posting on this thread?

 

[fleet]

Oh Dear....

If you are not interested in the Super Bowl can I suggest you dont bother posting on this thread?

good point well made - I'll not do it again

 

[smudge]

Yep - died last June age 50 of a heart attack.

Blimey, must have been all that shouting!

Back to the game, just had a walk around our bars here on the ship & the colts fans are ounumbering the saints fans about 4 to 1.
I'm still going for Saints though, with Reggie Bush to score the first TD.

Lots of whooping, back slapping & beer drinking going on.

Made me wonder what a Palace v Brighton cup final would be like on here. I know I wouldn't be too keen on watching the game sat next to some "chap" from that place.
Different culture, different game, I know.

 

[Beach Hut]

National anthem and fly past done and dusted, main event about to start.

 

[sam86]

Make the same mistake every year. Dodge everything about it so I don't stay up til stupid a clock. Have now watched the entire prematch show, and will no doubt be up til 3am

Not a big NFL fan, but tend to watch the Superbowl. I'm going for New Orleans for matters away from football

 

[Beach Hut]

Saints will receive the ball

 

[Acker79]

I prefer saints uniform today.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Although the Ravens have been around for over a decade, would many residents of Baltimore still be rooting for the familiar old uniform in this one do people reckon or would it be quite the opposite?

 

[Beach Hut]

Colts field goal is the first score, Manning moved the ball very freely which looks ominous for the Saints.

 

[Beach Hut]

Two very good moves for the Saints pushing them up field.

 

[Acker79]

Congrats to the saints!

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

fell asleep during the 3rd quarter

 

[HAILSHAM SEAGULL]

Watched till 1/2 time, then The Who doing Baba O'Reilly made my night and went to bed happy
Well done Saints, good to see the underdogs win one.

 

[Acker79]

I stayed up for the whole game, though flicked over to 'chopped' on the food network during half-time. While I like some of the who's stuff, their performance didn't start strong (superbowl half-time shows rarely have strong vocal performances, and usually have bad sound), and I'm not enough of a fan to stick it out.

I didn't bother staying up for the presentations.

 

[Mackenzie]

I tried watching that after work last night. Not the sport for me I'm afraid. 30 seconds of play followed by 3 minutes of discussion about the 30 seconds of play.

Whatever floats your boat though.

 

[patchamalbion]

Shame NSC crashed most of the eve(anyone else have same problem).. was a cracking second half and after a shaky start Brees' really played well.I went to bed staright after,who was MVP?

 

[Acker79]

.I went to bed staright after,who was MVP?

Drew Brees