American Football Thread (NFL, NCAA)

Well it certainly will be a big test of where they are at. But I think the Patriots will win.

 

Good call, Eire4, though it kills me to say it! I was very disappointed in the Cowboys. I didn't catch the game on the internet as I had hoped and 'saw' the early stages through the play by play on NFL.com. It made for sad reading! We just could not move the ball early at all. When I checked the Cowboys site I was amazed we actually had a lead at one point (24-21) early in the third quarter as I thought we were going to get our * whipped big time. Still a bad defeat, though. I only hope they get their act together for next week's game or this could turn ugly! Still proud to be a Cowboys fan, though. When you have lived through a 1-15 season as I did back in 1989 or thereabouts, then losing one game is not that big a deal. Hey! I'm a Celtic fan, too, so I know what loyalty is all about (especially during those awful days when the Huns won their 9 in a row! Different story now, though!)

 

No shame in getting beat by the Patriots who IMHO are the best team in the league. Dallas have a very good team this year but just not good enough to win it all. At this point Indianapolis and the Partiots are the class of the league.

 

Funny enough, the dallas cowboys were the first time I heard of (due the tv show walker texas rangers) and I remember the time when they won a few superbowls. the 2nd team I knew of were the 49ers because of jerry rice. nontheless I have always liked the raiders, because I liked the name and the logo. also NWA used to wear raiders caps. on the other hand the raiders supporters are known for their passion and they are a bit like "european fans".

 

Philadelphia fans are most like european fans. Ive told you many many stories.

 

I'm new on here, I'll throw out my teams anyways..

NFL: New York Giants
NCAAF: Florida Gators

Was lucky enough to get down to Wembley in October for the Giants @ Dolphins NFL game, too!

 

dont mean to offend anyone but i dont like american football
(like rugby you use your hands, football??? i think not)
anyway i just came on to say i think its * and thats just my opinion not to rile anyone up
only good thing about it ive heard is a boy from my hometown of Greenock in Scotland plays for the giants (laurence tynes i think his name is) is he any good?

 

Hes a field goal kicker, said in an interview he would rather be hitting free kicks for Celtic.

And he plays for the giants that means he sucks. (saying that cause Im a fan of the eagles a rival of the giants).

 

Even as a Giants fan, Tynes is useless. He's missed 2 extra points this season, which is unheard of!

Iontach, nice to see an Eagles fan here for a bit of rivalry!

 

can't believe rex grossman beat the raiders last sunday. bring on JMR now!

 

I really wanna see JaMarcus and Quinn both! With the way Anderson's playing, Quinn doesn't look like he'll do much this season!

 

the raiders finally won again... great success!

apparently JMR is gonna play next sunday vs denver

 

I think the Raiders already came out and said Culpepper will start again next weekend. I agree though time to at least start working Russell into the games as a sub.

 

my bad then. I read that 3 games ago, but since culpepper didn't play too bad in the past 2 games so I can imagine him starting the next game too.

as long as mcclown doesn't play anymore

 

The Raiders confirmed again today Culpepper starts against Denver but they at least hinted that Russell may play a bit. About * time. To be honest though I don't see the Raiders getting turned around until Al Davis * off. He constantly interfers with the team. He is the man running the show and only gets yes men coaches or younger ones with no experience. It is clear that no quality legit coaches will even consider going to the Raiders because of Davis. I hate to say it but Davis needs to put his ego to bed and step down. He is like the Kelly's and Grants back in the day running a once proud club into the ground.

 

2 victories in a row now! McClown played most of the game, but finally JMR got some minutes on the field. He was 4/7 with 56 yards. can't wait for the next weekend. I'm sure JMR will even get some more minutes

 

Yes it was good to see Russell finally get some playing time and a good solid win as well. Not so optimitistic though about making it 3 in a row. Even on a good day an away game against Green Bay in the freezing cold would be an uphill battle but given how well they are playing I think this game will be more of an interesting look at have the Raiders actually made any real progress as a team. Will the Raiders give the Packers a game and again hopefully Russell gets some time.

 

I'm a student at MSU, so I love spartans football. Also a huge Lions fan was just at the game today against Dallas, Lions almost pulled it out, FIRE MILLEN

 

NCAA-LSU
NFL- Saints (if anybody calls them the aints' i might have to kill something. there are way too many cowboy fans that live around me)


btw, LSU fans are a lot like celtic fans. very loud and travel well.

 

Raiders "nearly" beat the colts last night, it was a very interesting game. Russell was 2/5 with 10 yards. Manning "only" managed 1 TD (1 INT).


@ Detroit Lion, haha nice avatar But I prefer gil