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NFL Open Thread

by Kay|  September 25, 20111:35 pm| 95 Comments

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  1. 1.

    Corner Stone

    September 25, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    Let’s go Texans! I’ll take 3 more quarters just like that, TYVM!

  2. 2.

    Yutsano

    September 25, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    Yer indulging the rabble Kay. This could end badly. :)

    I won’t be around most of the day. Hopefully I get to show the reason later. It’s almost guaranteed to be German though.

  3. 3.

    MikeJ

    September 25, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    Where’s my Red Sox/Yankees thread? Do I have to post a comment for every pitch to approach CS’s level of annoyitude to get a thread?

  4. 4.

    rikyrah

    September 25, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    Go Bears!!

    Eagles!!

    Falcons!!

    Texans!!

  5. 5.

    Corner Stone

    September 25, 2011 at 1:42 pm

    @MikeJ: I asked nicely.

  6. 6.

    Yutsano

    September 25, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    @MikeJ: That could be epic. At the same time it is an open thread…

  7. 7.

    Kay

    September 25, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    @MikeJ:

    What do I call it? Baseball? Red Sox/Yankees? I need direction here.

  8. 8.

    burnspbesq

    September 25, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    Early indications are that it may be an unpleasant day for Eli-haters.

  9. 9.

    burnspbesq

    September 25, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    @Kay:

    A “wild card open thread” would allow Atlanta and St.Louis fans to join in the “fun.”

  10. 10.

    The Dangerman

    September 25, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    @Kay:

    I need direction here.

    I’d call it “Red Sox fans, get away from that ledge and all sharp objects”.

  11. 11.

    Corner Stone

    September 25, 2011 at 1:52 pm

    Nice hold to the outside to spring Sproles.

  12. 12.

    Nethead Jay

    September 25, 2011 at 1:58 pm

    @Corner Stone: Ah yes, you’re a Texans fan. Im going to enjoy this… ;-)

    Geaux Saints!

  13. 13.

    Corner Stone

    September 25, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    @Nethead Jay: Geaux sit in your hash house baby. And watch the pain that is losing to my Texans.

    ETA, oh and I forgot. You’re a big toko_ fan aren’t you? Enjoy.

  14. 14.

    goblue72

    September 25, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    Bad day to be a Buffalo fan.

  15. 15.

    Mr. Stagger Lee

    September 25, 2011 at 2:06 pm

    Hey if your team isn’t on because you live in a different part of the country of the game you are watching sucks! Try
    The.RTV.e or Ready Tv They got some other games I am watching the Browns and the Dolphins. Don’t know how long before the long arm of the NFL will shut it down, but for now!

  16. 16.

    Corner Stone

    September 25, 2011 at 2:06 pm

    Pick by the Texans!!

  17. 17.

    burnspbesq

    September 25, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    @goblue72:

    How is this day different from all other days?

  18. 18.

    J.W. Hamner

    September 25, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    Van Gogh died when he was 37, and I’m all out of bubblegum.

  19. 19.

    Corner Stone

    September 25, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    Ok, another FG. Let’s close this half out ahead and then wear them down with the running game all second half.

  20. 20.

    suzanne

    September 25, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    @Yutsano: A Shepherd? it better be a puppeh.

  21. 21.

    suzanne

    September 25, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    I’m so glad I’m not a sports fan. Leaves me with so much time and no heartache.

  22. 22.

    Yutsano

    September 25, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    @suzanne: Hee. Very tempting (my uncle’s guide dog is 100 lbs of pure GSD luv that looks just like Rin-Tin-Tin) but no. This costs a wee bit more than that.

    And I’m off. I’ll report later.

  23. 23.

    Raven (formerly stuckinred)

    September 25, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    @rikyrah: I like the way you think!

  24. 24.

    suzanne

    September 25, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    @Yutsano: IT’S AN AUDI!

    Awesome.

    Photos.

  25. 25.

    a hip hop artist from Idaho (fka Bella Q)

    September 25, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    @Yutsano: Ooh, can’t wait to see the caahh (daydreaming of fall on the Cape).

  26. 26.

    Nethead Jay

    September 25, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    @Corner Stone: Hehe, I actually kinda like Matt Schaub. But when they’re playing my team I hope they crumble as they have a tendency to do. And it’s so funny to see you get your hopes up. We’ll see where the pain ends…

    Nope, but I once told you I’d rather listen to her blatherings than your stupidity. It’s quite telling that you remember. But then, carrying a grudge seems to be one of your characteristics. Along with the miserableness, of course.

  27. 27.

    Arm The Homeless

    September 25, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    Protip for the Dolphins: Henne is not a runner, please refrain from relying on the QB-draw in the redzone.

  28. 28.

    Martin

    September 25, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    Hmm. Brady with 2 INTs. I’ll try and rub that in with my mom a bit, but he’s not giving me much to work with. Asshole is going to clear 6,000 yds passing at this rate.

  29. 29.

    Loneoak

    September 25, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    I still can’t believe that Detroit has a football team this year.

  30. 30.

    Arm The Homeless

    September 25, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    Protip for the Dolphins #2: If you’re going to take a penalty for hitting the QB in the head, make sure you hit him hard enough for it to pop off. Wankers…

  31. 31.

    cleek

    September 25, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    OT: anyone want to get in on a favorite records poll ? now’s your chance.

  32. 32.

    Corner Stone

    September 25, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    @Nethead Jay: I come by my grudges honestly. Nothing to apologize for.
    And you’re the lesser if you actually think that way.

  33. 33.

    Corner Stone

    September 25, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    How do you throw that ball underneath Schaub? How?

  34. 34.

    Corner Stone

    September 25, 2011 at 3:49 pm

    TE Casey is playing the game of his freakin’ life here.

  35. 35.

    Corner Stone

    September 25, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    Fudge!

  36. 36.

    Corner Stone

    September 25, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    I JUST WENT FUCKING CRAZY!

  37. 37.

    Corner Stone

    September 25, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    Can somebody please cover Moore?

  38. 38.

    Corner Stone

    September 25, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    Can somebody please pressure Brees?

  39. 39.

    Corner Stone

    September 25, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    Well that stinks

  40. 40.

    4jkb4ia

    September 25, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    In cheerful news, the Giants are going to get a definitive win against what was at least believed at the start of the season to be a real team.

    ETA: Vick broke his hand, so never mind.

  41. 41.

    Corner Stone

    September 25, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    Well I guess we have the answer to how good a D coach Wade Phillips actually is.

  42. 42.

    Corner Stone

    September 25, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    Gimme a break. You have 2 minutes to scheme that play and you get got? Jeebus.

  43. 43.

    Corner Stone

    September 25, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Stupid fucking ending.

  44. 44.

    Corner Stone

    September 25, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    I could not be more pissed right now. Give me a fucking break. At least lose well. Jesus Christ.

  45. 45.

    Kathy

    September 25, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    So Eagles folded like twice creased origami but I am happy because I now get to see the end of the Lions game and they are in danger of doing the same thing. Sigh. Maybe its me?

  46. 46.

    asiangrrlMN

    September 25, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    The Vikings are killing me this year. I want all games to end after the first half.

    ETA: Overtime? Just give it to the Lions now.

  47. 47.

    Nethead Jay

    September 25, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    Aaaand that should be the nail in the coffin…

  48. 48.

    Nethead Jay

    September 25, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    @Corner Stone: You’re quite right, that’s not an ending worthy of an otherwise good game.

  49. 49.

    Kathy

    September 25, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    @asiangrrlMN: It aint over yet hon, but as someone who lives in Philly, I’m glad you got McNabb not us.

  50. 50.

    Kathy

    September 25, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    A big coin toss, Detroit elects to receive!

  51. 51.

    burnspbesq

    September 25, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    Wait, weren’t the Patriots up 21-0 at one ponit?

  52. 52.

    asiangrrlMN

    September 25, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    @Kathy: SIGH. Every week, a new way to lose for the Vikes. Aaaargh!

  53. 53.

    MAJeff

    September 25, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    @asiangrrlMN:

    We should end Vikings games at the half, and the Twins should never have played past the 5th this year.

    At least there are the Lynx.

  54. 54.

    Suffern ACE

    September 25, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    Wow. Buffalo!

  55. 55.

    Cacti

    September 25, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    Well…the Pats can score a ton of points.

    And with that defense, they’re going to need to.

  56. 56.

    Corner Stone

    September 25, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    @Nethead Jay: Obviously we’re just not that team yet. This was the game that told us we’re going to have another 7-9 or 8-8 season.
    I could not be more pissed. Who didn’t know to cover Moore on the out route? I knew it. My buddy knew it. Why didn’t Wade know it?
    I am super duper pissed. Fuck.

  57. 57.

    asiangrrlMN

    September 25, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    @MAJeff: Word. What time is the game tonight? 5 p.m.

    God. This game is so depressing. Game over.

  58. 58.

    Kathy

    September 25, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    OMG, just as my Eagles go down the toilet my Lions decide to make my season worth watching after all. Who would have thunk, Lions 3-0 and Eagles 1-2.

  59. 59.

    Temporarily Max McGee (soon enough to be Andy K again)

    September 25, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    Packers finally coming on here. I know they scored. The Bears still suck.

    BTW, the Lions fans here at Joe V’s are going nuts.

  60. 60.

    Nethead Jay

    September 25, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    @Suffern ACE: You can say that again. Comeuppance for Belichick’s boys.

  61. 61.

    MAJeff

    September 25, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    @asiangrrlMN:

    It’s at 4 our time. ESPN2

  62. 62.

    MAJeff

    September 25, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    I wonder what it would be like to have a professional team comprised of professionals. That’s certainly not the Vikings (or the Twins).

  63. 63.

    Kathy

    September 25, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    @Temporarily Max McGee (soon enough to be Andy K again): You guys in Western MI?

  64. 64.

    Corner Stone

    September 25, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    Come Monday I’m putting my resume in for Texans’ Defensive Coordinator.
    I could see that coming. The whole fucking second half was a debacle on an epic scale. Give me a fucking break.
    Might as well have paid for a graffiti wall painting depicting what the Saints were going to do.
    You fucking brutal motherfucker. God dammit.

  65. 65.

    burnspbesq

    September 25, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    @MAJeff:

    I have to root for Atlanta, they are the Dookiest team left in the playoffs.

  66. 66.

    Nethead Jay

    September 25, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    @Corner Stone: Re Moore, I knew it too and so did the whole freakin’ Superdome. But neither D had their best 2nd half…

  67. 67.

    MAJeff

    September 25, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    @burnspbesq:

    Can’t root for Atlanta. Even though one of my dearest friends lives there, I just dislike the city.

  68. 68.

    Raven (formerly stuckinred)

    September 25, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    @Kathy: I noticed you ignored my shout out.

  69. 69.

    Raven (formerly stuckinred)

    September 25, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    @MAJeff: Delta is ready when you are.

  70. 70.

    Batocchio

    September 25, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    Rodgers is looking sharp!

  71. 71.

    asiangrrlMN

    September 25, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    @MAJeff: Oooooh fanks. I need to go to my desktop so I can watch a real team play.

  72. 72.

    MAJeff

    September 25, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    @Raven (formerly stuckinred):

    Ah, Delta. Making Northworst’s customer service seem like a 5-star hotel.

  73. 73.

    Raven (formerly stuckinred)

    September 25, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    @Temporarily Max McGee (soon enough to be Andy K again): I meant you!

  74. 74.

    Raven (formerly stuckinred)

    September 25, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    @MAJeff: Southwest is here!

  75. 75.

    asiangrrlMN

    September 25, 2011 at 5:09 pm

    @MAJeff: Exactly. Sad, sad, sad. Goooo, Lynx!

  76. 76.

    JCT

    September 25, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    @Batocchio: Yes! This Cal grad is a big Rodgers fan!

    Go Jets!

  77. 77.

    Batocchio

    September 25, 2011 at 5:14 pm

    Booooo! The Bears aren’t supposed to score!

  78. 78.

    Raven (formerly stuckinred)

    September 25, 2011 at 5:14 pm

    DA BERZ!

  79. 79.

    Geeno

    September 25, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    Oh my god. I just recovered from the Bills’ win. I can’t believe what they’re doing so far this year. This game and last week’s are exactly the kinds of games they’ve been losing for years.

  80. 80.

    Batocchio

    September 25, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    Three penalties? At least Crosby scored.

  81. 81.

    Temporarily Max McGee (soon enough to be Andy K again)

    September 25, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    @Kathy:

    Yeah, Grand Rapids.

  82. 82.

    Temporarily Max McGee (soon enough to be Andy K again)

    September 25, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    @Raven (formerly stuckinred):

    Whattup?!

    Sorry, punching hippies at another site. Did you know that Wall Street is protesting hippies getting arrested in NYC, or something like that?

  83. 83.

    Raven (formerly stuckinred)

    September 25, 2011 at 6:09 pm

    @Temporarily Max McGee (soon enough to be Andy K again): I was just saying that WMU gave the Illini all they wanted yesterday.

  84. 84.

    Irony Abounds

    September 25, 2011 at 6:10 pm

    @goblue72: Or not. Of course, having been a Bills’ fan from the team’s inception, I can only say they are probably setting the fans up for an epic collapse later in the year.

  85. 85.

    4jkb4ia

    September 25, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    Splutter
    Curse words
    Splutter

  86. 86.

    Temporarily Max McGee (soon enough to be Andy K again)

    September 25, 2011 at 6:38 pm

    @Raven (formerly stuckinred):

    Oh, yeah! I was thinking about you- and a judge at that courthouse I work in who’s an Illini grad- when I saw the Western was leading.

    I was kinda out of it yesterday. I stayed up all night to watch Manchester City-Everton at 7:45 AM, because there’s no way I’m getting up that early.

  87. 87.

    Batocchio

    September 25, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    Yay Finley! I was getting sick of McCarthy’s insistence on going to an all-run offense in the red zone.

  88. 88.

    Temporarily Max McGee (soon enough to be Andy K again)

    September 25, 2011 at 6:47 pm

    Morgan Burnett with his SECOND PICK of the day.

  89. 89.

    Loneoak

    September 25, 2011 at 6:49 pm

    Jay Cutler is looking like fat Lee Adama.

  90. 90.

    Corner Stone

    September 25, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    @Loneoak: Adama throws behind people across the middle? You lost me here.

  91. 91.

    Loneoak

    September 25, 2011 at 7:12 pm

    @Corner Stone:

    It was a loose simile.

  92. 92.

    Geeno

    September 25, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    If the Redskins go down, Detroit and Buffalo will be the only undefeated teams left. How the hell did THAT happen?

  93. 93.

    Loneoak

    September 25, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    @Geeno:

    Uh, Green Bay?

  94. 94.

    Billgerat

    September 25, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    The Seachickens finally win one at home, which they probably shouldn’t of. Still, I’ll take it.

  95. 95.

    handy

    September 25, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    NINERS BABY!

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