Super Bowl 2017

[Ishmael]

Who's your pick and why?

I'm (God help me) going with the Patsies.

On paper it's a good match up and there is no reason that Atlanta can't win. The latest line I've seen shows the Patsies +3, which is as close to a tie game as you can get. But over the years I've seen that sort of line before and more times than not the game(s) turned into a blow out. That is NOT to say that the Patsies are going to blow Atlanta away, merely that no matter who the winner is the score is going to be lopsided.

Why am I going with the Patsies? All of the intangibles in the game lean their way. Starting with the organization itself. From the owner, to the front office, to the coaching, to the players. The are obviously very sharp and well integrated into a total organization. Admittedly I don't know all that much about the Atlanta organization, but they don't have the experience of working together that the Patsies have.

And then there is the fact that the Patsies, and Brady, have been beaten up by damn near everyone that isn't a die hard fan, including the league. I believe that they are a team out to prove something, not just beat Atlanta. In other words they're going to be playing for a hell of a lot more than the Lombardi trophy.

So even though I celebrate every time New England gets its ass kicked, my money is going on the Patsies.

Ishmael

 

[Wrong Element]

I lean towards the Patriots, but without much conviction. The number they did on the Steelers was pretty impressive.

 

[Ms_Ann]

I may not watch it.

 

[MNGuy]

Patriots, because, uh, well . . . I guess because I'm patriotic.

 

[erosthenes]

superbowl pick

All of your points are bang on.

The organization is solid top to bottom, and even if their QB goes down, there’s a guy has shown he can step in and do the job probably better than any other B/U in the league. They seem destined to win this year - such a well oiled machine. I am almost shocked at the line being as low as it is. Three, or three point five?

But I always love the ‘dogs’ in a fight. So just for the helluvit, I’ll take Atlanta.

 

[Typo Fu Master]

One can only hope we get over this silly infatuation with football and move on to something more interesting like Ninja Warrior.

 

[Ishmael]

I may not watch it.

I definitely won't be watching. I'm boycotting all things NFL broadcast and sponsor wise. That doesn't mean I'm not interested, merely that I'm part of the fan base trying to send a message.

Ishmael

 

[Bidin~Time]

The Falcons. For no other reason than I flipped a coin.

 

[Ishmael]

The Falcons. For no other reason than I flipped a coin.

Scientifically of course.

Ishmael

 

[Bidin~Time]

Scientifically of course.

Ishmael

Of course!!

I'd explain the process, but it's very detailed and I don't want to use all of Laurel's bandwidth.

 

[Ishmael]

Of course!!

I'd explain the process, but it's very detailed and I don't want to use all of Laurel's bandwidth.

Understood, getting into butterfly wing flaps, Ceasar's last breath, and expressing that as an integral function can consume pages.

So I should hedge my bet huh?

Ishmael

 

[Bidin~Time]

Understood, getting into butterfly wing flaps, Ceasar's last breath, and expressing that as an integral function can consume pages.

So I should hedge my bet huh?

Ishmael

The groundhog grunts and hen's teeth variables alone are soooooo tedious.

Yes, I think that would be advisable.

 

[Ishmael]

The groundhog grunts and hen's teeth variables alone are soooooo tedious.

Yes, I think that would be advisable.

And I entirely overlooked those variables.

Ishmael

 

[silver gurl]

Patriots. Because Boston is my home.

 

[Ms_Ann]

I definitely won't be watching. I'm boycotting all things NFL broadcast and sponsor wise. That doesn't mean I'm not interested, merely that I'm part of the fan base trying to send a message.

Ishmael

I found it fascinating that Brady came out pro Trump just before the SB as if people don't hate him enough already. He does seem to play better with a chip on his shoulder.

 

[jomar]

Pats because fuck Goodell. Brady probably liked them low, but they pumped them up and he's won big. If he'd lost with firmer balls (lit joke, I guess) then it'd be more of a thing.

Not a Pat hater just because...

 

[jomar]

One can only hope we get over this silly infatuation with football and move on to something more interesting like Ninja Warrior.

Check out DRL for a bit of fun.

 

[Bidin~Time]

And I entirely overlooked those variables.

Ishmael

<nods> Many are surprised by those

 

[Ishmael]

I found it fascinating that Brady came out pro Trump just before the SB as if people don't hate him enough already. He does seem to play better with a chip on his shoulder.

Brady has been low key and promoted his team over himself his entire career (unlike, say, "Broadway" Joe). He has shown the ability to mold his playing method to match the talent at hand, adaptability as it were. No matter what ones feelings regarding the Patsies, Brady is a class act.

Ishmael

 

[Ishmael]

<nods> Many are surprised by those

It's the hens teeth I forget to factor in every damn time. You'd think that I'd of learned by now.

Ishmael

 

[Bidin~Time]

It's the hens teeth I forget to factor in every damn time. You'd think that I'd of learned by now.

Ishmael

And yet, you never forget the rings on the unicorn horn, do you...

<tsk tsks>

 

[Ishmael]

And yet, you never forget the rings on the unicorn horn, do you...

<tsk tsks>

It's an OCD thing with me. <shrug>

Ishmael

 

[Bidin~Time]

It's an OCD thing with me. <shrug>

Ishmael

Sometimes a blessing, sometimes a curse

 

[Ishmael]

Sometimes a blessing, sometimes a curse

It's all in the timing.

Ishmael

 

[water505]

The Patriots are overdue to have their butts kicked. I'm tired of them just like I was Alabama. Time for some fresh blood.