NFL Conference Championships open thread Update: One more to go Update: Giants shock the Pack
posted at 2:22 pm on January 20, 2008 by Bryan
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AFC at 3, NFC after that. Frozen tundras in both games, which might give the Patriots a slight edge as if they needed it. We all know about the downfall of my team, so I’m not sure who to cheer for now. But I know which team I’d like to see get beaten by about four touchdowns, plus the thought of a Giants-Chargers Super Bowl puts me right to sleep. So today, and this day only, consider me a Cheesehead.
And consider the Patriots unshaven. Hey, it’s cold out there.
Update: 18-0.
Update: Giants go from wild card all the way to the big dance.
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Who cares?
There’s still one more day at Barrett-Jackson.
Typhoon on January 20, 2008 at 2:24 PM
Romo can’t win the big game! :D
lorien1973 on January 20, 2008 at 2:24 PM
In Madison it’s one below. 16 below with the wind. I pity those guys.
MadisonConservative on January 20, 2008 at 2:24 PM
Let’s go G-Men!
reppac122 on January 20, 2008 at 2:27 PM
I’m not sure if I can stand the Favre love-fest for another 2 weeks, and I, as a lifelong Bears fan, cannot stand to see the Packers in the Super Bowl (damn cheeseheads), BUT…
I want to see the best matchup in the Super Bowl and the undefeated Patriots going up against the upstart young Packers led by the legendary Bret Favre is THE best matchup, by far. So I will be rooting heartily for the Patriots (as I am hoping to be a witness to history, since I was not born in 1972 to see that history) and grudgingly for the Packers. Though, I would not be disappointed to see all the cheeseheads go home disappointed after a Giants win. heh
Michael in MI on January 20, 2008 at 2:27 PM
The NFL is fixed. Packers/Patriots guaranteed. It’s the best story for the highest ratings.
lorien1973 on January 20, 2008 at 2:31 PM
Giants vs. Patriots!
We got a thing for kicking Manning ass. It just feels so good!
thegreatbeast on January 20, 2008 at 2:33 PM
I don’t know, lorien, having the New York Football Giants in the Big Game ought to provide some real oomph to the ratings. And you got that Cinderella story working. Plus the Manning cachet.
thegreatbeast on January 20, 2008 at 2:36 PM
Don’t worry Bryan, your Cowboys are goin’ to the Superbowl.
They’ll be sittin’ in the nosebleed section.
Right next to my Eagles.
Tony737 on January 20, 2008 at 2:36 PM
come on. Favre, in possibly his last game, derailing the perfect season. What’s better than that?
lorien1973 on January 20, 2008 at 2:37 PM
Hmmm let me think…Oh yea, A San Diego Chargers Superbowl….:)
doriangrey on January 20, 2008 at 2:41 PM
I just wanna see football perfection personified.
CTDeLude on January 20, 2008 at 2:41 PM
Go Bengals!
Dirthead on January 20, 2008 at 2:43 PM
Thats exactly my thought. It would be so cool to have a perfect season ruined by old man Farve.
alilianstrom on January 20, 2008 at 2:45 PM
I’m guessing Brett Favre will has more farewell tours than the Rolling Stones. He’s still playing the game at a very high level and they’ll eventually have to drag him off the field before he quits.
dedalus on January 20, 2008 at 2:45 PM
@lorien1973 on January 20, 2008 at 2:37 PM
I thought Favre said he was coming back next year already??
muyoso on January 20, 2008 at 2:48 PM
Not yet muyoso. He’s not making a decision til after the season.
Packers/Giants in the frozen tundra. Classic NFL matchup, and it doesn’t get any better than this. Go Pack go!
packsoldier on January 20, 2008 at 2:56 PM
Me too Bryan, and you can’t believe how much it pains me to say that. On second thought, you probably can.
conservnut on January 20, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Somebody is going to get shaved bald today at the Gillette, hopefully the Patriots… :P
doriangrey on January 20, 2008 at 3:01 PM
Tony737, nah, the Eagles have lower bowl seats because they were able to buy their tickets back in October when they were hopelessly out of it!
I hate to say this, but GO PACK! I am still bitter over the Giants loss and their totally lack of sportsmanship. Besides, it reallys Harvery Martin and not Strahan that owns the record for sacks…they just didn’t keep it as a stat back then.
Dhornertx on January 20, 2008 at 3:01 PM
Send him back to Mexico
Wade on January 20, 2008 at 3:02 PM
And forget Arizona, why not play the Super Bowl outdoors in Minnesota or something….football was not mean to be indoors!
Dhornertx on January 20, 2008 at 3:02 PM
Oh and when did Grizzly Adams take up football?
conservnut on January 20, 2008 at 3:05 PM
The black widow has died (R.I.P.) Next year I can go back to root for the team she destroyed.
redrock on January 20, 2008 at 3:05 PM
Woo Hoo Packers!!!
katieanne on January 20, 2008 at 3:07 PM
Chargers will upset the Pats….why?
Takeaways :) thats the only favorable stat they got so i’m going with it
windansea on January 20, 2008 at 3:08 PM
After watching the Pats win in frigid Foxboro don’t forget to watch:
CBS
Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008
60 Minutes will not be seen this Sunday, Jan. 20.
Taking its place will be CBS News Presents: “The Age Of Warming”
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/1998/07/08/60minutes/main13502.shtml
mred on January 20, 2008 at 3:09 PM
Where are the Cowboys?
Good Lt on January 20, 2008 at 3:10 PM
Kissin their horses ass
Wade on January 20, 2008 at 3:13 PM
Sorry, but you are still under the delusion that the Super Bowl is about the football game. SB week and weekend is about all the bigshots and “beautiful people” that show up to celebrate the end of the season and life in America in general. And those celebrations are a lot better when the temperature outside isn’t like the score of a defensive/struggle football game. A northern city has to have A LOT going for it to be selected for a superbowl.
Mallard T. Drake on January 20, 2008 at 3:14 PM
I heard Bryan is a cheesehead!
Kevin M on January 20, 2008 at 3:16 PM
hahahaha. You can’t make that kind of thing up.
Mallard T. Drake on January 20, 2008 at 3:16 PM
For the sole reason of ruining their perfect season… ;)
doriangrey on January 20, 2008 at 3:18 PM
The Pack rudely bounced my Seahawks out of the playoffs and a chance to have the NFC Championship game played in Seattle today. Still, it is hard to root against Favre. The Pack against the Giants and Junior Manning is an even easier choice. Go Pack.
A Packers/Patriots Superbowl has potential to be epic. Wouldn’t that be a nice change of pace.
Mallard T. Drake on January 20, 2008 at 3:20 PM
Yes, yes it would… ;p
doriangrey on January 20, 2008 at 3:27 PM
Nice touch, neighbor.
Patrick S on January 20, 2008 at 3:32 PM
Who cares?
There’s still one more day at Barrett-Jackson.
Typhoon on January 20, 2008 at 2:24 PM
I agree, I had to make the choice yesterday to watch barrett-jackson or New Yankee Workshop….It was tough
flytier on January 20, 2008 at 3:33 PM
Patriots are flat, but will win for sure.
SouthernGent on January 20, 2008 at 3:35 PM
So far, the game is BOOOOORING. I’m takin a nap until the 4th quarter.
mimi1220 on January 20, 2008 at 3:40 PM
The pats looked sleepy and/or bored.
Ripclawe on January 20, 2008 at 3:41 PM
damn global warming
scruplesrx on January 20, 2008 at 3:47 PM
Field goals aren’t going to get it done against the Pats.
packsoldier on January 20, 2008 at 4:03 PM
lorien1973 on January 20, 2008 at 2:37 PM
Epic career capper!
The Ice Bowl cometh…
Anybody see Favre parading around Green Bay naked (cold weather conditioning) on ESPN this morning? For real, they showed it(blacking out privates of course)!
GO PACK! GO OVERTIME! Go Chargers… bring sudden playoff death to the Patriots*, in their house no less!
christophercube on January 20, 2008 at 4:03 PM
Defensive games are NEVER boring guys come on! So far there have been at least 3 brilliant defensive plays.
The Bolts better get something in the in zone soon. The pats will trade TDs for fieldgoals all day.
Pilgrim on January 20, 2008 at 4:04 PM
Special teams baby!
Pilgrim on January 20, 2008 at 4:10 PM
Detroit has pretty much nothing going for it, yet it still got a Super Bowl a couple years ago. Ford Field is a very nice stadium, but it was cold and snowy here in February and the downtown Detroit area is nothing special, to say the least.
It seems the only qualification for a Super Bowl city is to either be warm or have a dome. Pretty lame.
Michael in MI on January 20, 2008 at 4:12 PM
Giants Patriots -> Giants!
You know they’re afraid of the G-Men.
Dash on January 20, 2008 at 4:19 PM
Late to the party, but here are my selections.
I like both underdogs with the points, Giants to win outright.
JammieWearingFool on January 20, 2008 at 4:48 PM
Goo ’skins!!!!! (There is always next year.)
Ian on January 20, 2008 at 4:50 PM
While it’s half-time, and the onion rings are in the fryer, and the BBQ sauce is simmering….
GO CHARGERS! (Yeah I’m a Fredhead too)…..
Oh well…rings is done.
Limerick on January 20, 2008 at 4:52 PM
At least the Charger field goals are keeping them in the game, until the game changing turnovers(fleeting hope) ruin the Patriots* Superbowl plans.
christophercube on January 20, 2008 at 4:52 PM
GO BOLTS!!!!!
repvoter on January 20, 2008 at 5:05 PM
We all know about the downfall of my team
Thought I heard the wambulance.
I would love to see a Pack/Pat Bowl. The Pack really has nothing to lose, the Pats on the other hand, everything. This is just creamcheese on the bagel for myself. I never really expected my Pack to be here so no matter what, we’ve won. Living in a St Paul burb just gives me more chances to press that point home. We’ve got one degree here, wonder what it’s like on the other side of Wisconsin.
oakpack on January 20, 2008 at 5:28 PM
Well, I have never followed another team than my favorite home town team–the Chiefs–Yeah, I’m not just a fairweather fan, but I have really followed the Pats this year because I had Tom Brady and others in my FFL teams. I’m not biased but there is a reason they are 17-0. They are the most complete team that I can remember. They show up for all 4 qtrs!!
rightwingpastor on January 20, 2008 at 5:32 PM
Say good night, Bolts. They put forth a great effort, but it just isn’t going to be enough.
Pablo on January 20, 2008 at 5:34 PM
I hope it’s the Pats and Green Bay…I’d love to see Farve win another Super Bowl but I’d also like to see the Pats go undefeated…..what’s a guy to do?????
rightwingpastor on January 20, 2008 at 5:39 PM
I want to see Favre get another ring and what better way to do it than against the best team in the league. If Brett is going to win his final superbowl it should be against the Pats.
Pilgrim on January 20, 2008 at 5:41 PM
And consider the Patriots unshaven. Hey, it’s cold out there.
Fred and Mitt should adapt this unshaven strategy.
Texyank on January 20, 2008 at 5:43 PM
AMEN!
rightwingpastor on January 20, 2008 at 5:44 PM
If Brett is going to win his final superbowl it should be against the Pats.
Pilgrim on January 20, 2008 at 5:41 PM
AMEN!
rightwingpastor on January 20, 2008 at 5:44 PM
Who said anything about this being Brett’s last year? NOT Brett.
oakpack on January 20, 2008 at 5:49 PM
YES, YES, YES.
Texyank on January 20, 2008 at 5:49 PM
Chefs! Chefs! Chefs!
Oops. Sorry. Been watching too much of the food network.
locomotivebreath1901 on January 20, 2008 at 5:49 PM
Chefs! Chefs! Chefs!
Oops. Sorry. Been watching too much of the food network.
locomotivebreath1901 on January 20, 2008 at 5:49 PM
That was one of the funniest commercials. (the guy painting the endzone)
oakpack on January 20, 2008 at 5:51 PM
Reminds me of the George Toma commercial…
“Who are the Chefs?” to which George replies, “#$****@@!*&&*!!!
Classic commercial!!
rightwingpastor on January 20, 2008 at 5:53 PM
Time to go put up my Packer flag, in the living room window. That really tworques the locals. (Minnesnowtans) lol See yaul after the game.
oakpack on January 20, 2008 at 5:55 PM
18-0 any questions?
Wade on January 20, 2008 at 6:00 PM
Badda-boom, badda-bing…to SB 42 they go. Perhaps they will be 19-0 when all is said and done.
Now it’s up to Brett!!!
rightwingpastor on January 20, 2008 at 6:00 PM
18-0, baby!
Brett has already had his final Super Bowl win, and it was against the Pats.
Pablo on January 20, 2008 at 6:01 PM
19-0?
rslancer14 on January 20, 2008 at 6:02 PM
As a Patriots fan let me just say…………. NEXT.
Geronimo on January 20, 2008 at 6:02 PM
“Great goolgly moogly” wasn’t it? That was a great ad.
Pablo on January 20, 2008 at 6:02 PM
This should be a very good game next. I want to see a game equal to Jerry Kramer’s famous block.
Wade on January 20, 2008 at 6:11 PM
Just flipped on Fox expecting to see the Cowboys.
Jessica Simpson rocks!
Valiant on January 20, 2008 at 6:14 PM
The fans boo the Chargers during the trophy presentation after they’ve already lost the game……(?!) What a total lack of class and character. You suck New England. I’ll be rooting for whoever wins the game later tonight.
infidel4life on January 20, 2008 at 6:19 PM
Yeah, and that bastard Bob Kraft was just awful to them too, huh?
Pablo on January 20, 2008 at 6:21 PM
The Giants have a chance because their coach was smart enough to put it all on the field vs the Patriots. That was probably the best game of the year.
Wade on January 20, 2008 at 6:22 PM
What goes around comes around. Thomlinson should have keep his mouth shut last year, it was great to see his ass on the pine all game.
Wade on January 20, 2008 at 6:24 PM
Boo Friggin’ Hoo. The Colts fans booed a 14 year old girl who won the Pass, punt and kick contest and was introduced at half time last week simply because she was from New England. Where was your indignation then? Now STFU and go home and get your shine box!
TheBigOldDog on January 20, 2008 at 6:29 PM
The it’s time for another.
Pilgrim on January 20, 2008 at 6:32 PM
Go Pats!
you’re a funny guy big old dog!
stonecutter on January 20, 2008 at 6:32 PM
Seems to me LT was speaking out about the classless acts of the Patriots after that game. Belicheck cheating is classless. Brady dumping a pregnant woman for a supermodel is the ultimate classless act. Great QB, but not a class act like the a$$-kissing press would have you believe.
Patrick S on January 20, 2008 at 6:38 PM
So fans everywhere are a$$holes, big deal. Apparently you are happy to be counted among them.
infidel4life on January 20, 2008 at 6:39 PM
It is not to be…with all respect to Brett. Junior Seau finally gets a ring this year.
Pablo on January 20, 2008 at 6:40 PM
Where’s your shine box?
TheBigOldDog on January 20, 2008 at 6:40 PM
But only in New England do they suck, and lack class and character. I detect an excess of envy.
OK, you’re spiking my envy meter. Cut it out! And if Brigette Moynihan needs comforting, I think I might be willing to take that one for the team.
Wade,
Yes. And I guarantee you that the NE crowd was thinking just that.
Pablo on January 20, 2008 at 6:45 PM
You know, people like you make the winning so much sweeter. I love listening to sanctimonious jerks whine like little girls fighting over babies. Get used to losing because you have a lot more of that in your future.
TheBigOldDog on January 20, 2008 at 6:45 PM
Probably underneath that pile of your old stinkin’ chicken bones and empty beer cans, boy.
infidel4life on January 20, 2008 at 6:48 PM
Sounds like the kind of environment a pig would live in. Why don’t you get off your ass and clean it or do you enjoy living in filth?
TheBigOldDog on January 20, 2008 at 6:50 PM
Go Pack Go
jpsc1 on January 20, 2008 at 6:51 PM
My life doesn’t revolve around football, so you’re on your own with your little meter there.
I’m sure she’s just drooling for you, guy. After all, she’s obviously a poor judge of character.
So, in the end, you have no defense of the classless acts of your boys there, amigo?
Patrick S on January 20, 2008 at 6:55 PM
It’s football, cupcake. Quit whining. There’s no whining in football.
Pablo on January 20, 2008 at 6:58 PM
I’m nowhere near New England, thank God.
infidel4life on January 20, 2008 at 6:59 PM
You know what’s real classy? Somebody on a blog passing judgment over the personal lives of people he doesn’t even know. That’s real classy.
As for LT, he’s real classy. You know hoe I know? He tell me every chance he gets.
I especially find it classy how Rivers taunts people from the sidelines and then taunts drunk fans in the stands. Now that’s real class.
Here in NE we call people who cry after losing a game they should have won, losers. In SD they call them Chargers.
TheBigOldDog on January 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM
The Packers don’t have a chance. If the Pats can’t be beaten when Brady has one of his worse games ever then you can’t beat them period.
thegreatbeast on January 20, 2008 at 7:03 PM
That’s a relief. I hate to think our Board of Health would allow people to live in those sorts of conditions.
BTW, don’t your Parents get angry at you for turning their basement into such a mess? I bet they are too afraid to go down there huh? They’re afraid she’ll catch something.
TheBigOldDog on January 20, 2008 at 7:05 PM
I think you lack sensitivity there, Mister. ;-)
Pablo on January 20, 2008 at 7:08 PM
Hahahahahahaha. Looks kinda like you’ve classified yourself there, puppy. Hahahahahahahaha.
Patrick S on January 20, 2008 at 7:08 PM
It would seem that way too you because you don’t appear to be very bright.
TheBigOldDog on January 20, 2008 at 7:12 PM
Geez, Patrick. You seem awfully invested in the topic for someone so far above it. And I’m telling you, this frigging meter is pinned. It can’t be me, because my team is 18-0.
Guess who that leaves?
Pablo on January 20, 2008 at 7:13 PM
Bright enough to spot horrible grammer when I see it, friend. With that said….Game’s over. Pats won. Let’s focus our barbs back on libs.
Patrick S on January 20, 2008 at 7:15 PM
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