Open Thread: NFL Early Games
by Josh Kirkendall on Nov 22, 2009 12:09 PM EST
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PrintHappy, happy Who Dey friends. Today is the third time this year that the Bengals have played a game outside the 1PM time slot. I know, it screws up our gardening schedule, but we'll manage. The Bengals are in Oakland today and will play the Raiders. The latest news is that Cedric Benson is likely to sit while Larry Johnson will get significant playing time. We'll see.
In the meantime, there's 1pm games coming up. Here's where we talk about those. One game of interest is the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens. If you're in the Cincinnati area, this is the CBS game. Pittsburgh is in Kansas City and I know one of us will be able to see that game to tell us what it was like to see the Steelers fall to the Chiefs.
Anyway, bring all discussions of football -- including a mediocre college Saturday. Bring it on.
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First -- BOO YA!
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by Josh Kirkendall on Nov 22, 2009 12:09 PM EST reply actions
NFL blackout rules suck
First game I won’t be able to watch all season is the game being played 20 mi away in Oakland.
Yea
We’ve gotten lucky this year, three times, nearly not “seeling out”. We have a few weak home games coming up. Wonder if we’ll sell those out, especially if we still only have two losses.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Nov 22, 2009 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
I know the economy is bad and all
But I’m hoping the Bengals fans start showing up in droves to finish off the season for us. This team, as much as any Bengals team that I can remember, deserves some fan support.
This is our year!
by Paul Cannon on Nov 22, 2009 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
well all of those Bengal/Colts fans will still be supporting the colts. The second the Colts become rubbish (when Peyton retires) the Bengals fan base will jump up.
by Sheffieldbengal on Nov 22, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
idk about mediocre college football. i thought it was pretty good
my buckeyes got their win, outright big 10 title, and michigan’s second straight losing season
cal-stanford went down to the wire
oregon- arizona went to 2OT
kentucky upset georgia
lsu lost to ole miss in the waning seconds
notre dame lost in 2OT to an emotional uconn team still dealing with the death of a teammate
im sure im missing other good games as well
Maybe I'm meaning BCS implications
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by Josh Kirkendall on Nov 22, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
Ole Miss / LSU was a great game
Didn’t get to see Oregon… was forced to watch exciting Texas/Kansas game. Notre Dame losses freak me out — Brian Kelly leaving?
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by Josh Kirkendall on Nov 22, 2009 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
i sure hope not
im a loyal cincinnati fan even though i now go to OSU
Kelly
I don’t see why he’d want to go. I mean, I understand the traditions and honor of being a Notre Dame head coach. And the money is probably there. However, with UC, Kelly is likely going to a second BCS game. He’s not only undefeated, but a few upsets during championship weekend, and help from TCU, the Bearcats could (though unlikely) make the championship game.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Nov 22, 2009 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
If Kelly goes to Notre Dame, he’ll have that program back up and running in 2-3 years. I just hope UC does everything they can to keep him. I have to believe that the run with success in UC football only helps the institution. So throw some of that extra earned money to Kelly, I say!
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by Josh Kirkendall on Nov 22, 2009 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
Would they match a 3 or 4 million dollar a year contract?
Cause I have a feeling the Irish alums want to win so badly, they’ll be offering something that high.
i think if texas loses, UC is next in line, even before tcu
a win over pitt would probably vault us over tcu in the standings. UC is only a few hundredths behind tcu.
agreed though, i hate when coaches bring a program to the top of national prominence and then leave to go to a “big name”
just checked the numbers
bearcats are 3rd in the computers behind florida and alabama, ahead of texas. its the damned human voters that are the problem
Ole Miss/LSU had such a funny ending. The worst coaching call ever! i mean, a QB spike with 1 sec left on the clock and down by 2 points….
by Sheffieldbengal on Nov 22, 2009 1:03 PM EST up reply actions
After watching that crap
I never want to hear anyone complain about Marvin Lewis’s clock management ever again.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
Buckeyes
It was great to see ’em beat Michigan shitless again.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Nov 22, 2009 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, but that's like death and taxes.
UK hasn’t won in Athens since like 1978.
C!
A!
T!
S!
CATS, CATS, CATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yay, I get KC/Pittsburgh and that's it.
My double-header isn’t til the second game. Sigh. Thank GOD for the Internet.
best early game predictions
my vote is Niners-Packers
Sucks to live in Dayton
We get Browns/Lions. I’d rather watch 2008 Bengals highlights.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
idk
watching this just makes me feel better about being a bengals fan
That is true.
It’s also going to be good to see how much better than the Browns the Lions are.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
thats a great game
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
every week the Steelers give one up (special team TD)
by Sheffieldbengal on Nov 22, 2009 1:04 PM EST up reply actions
you mean instant special teams right?
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
Steelers get ANOTHER TD returned against them on a kick off.
Jamaal Charles for 97 yards. LOL!!!!!!!!
is UC and Brian Kelly working on a new deal?
it was mentioned during the Notre Dame game yesterday
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you said he was staying remember?
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
I actually think Irish will blitz him with a mega-millions offer.
I have changed my stance to HOPE he stays.
man i hope he stays too
on the BK show the other night he shot it down saying he wanted to stay here but idk if you can take that at face value
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
They'll go after Meyer first, but I think he flatly turns him down.
Notre Dame cannot offer the same Florida can. They had their chance when he came out of Utah and blew it.
Next on their list has to be Kelly and they’ll offer him 3 or 4 mil a year. Who knows, they might go after Stoops too.
BK said he wanted to make a tradition at UC
and he didnt want the pressure of being in ND
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
+1
i agree
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
I think Meyer stays
he has a much better shot at national titles at Florida
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 1:26 PM EST up reply actions
+ easier recruiting
you have to have a real high GPA at ND
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, he'll stay, but I think the Irish at least try.
Probably to the tune of $5 mil a year… Especially if the Gators win another BCS title.
BK, I just hope he doesnt go
I will cry, but we may bring in another top notch coach
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
actually, i would kind of like him
as tressel’s replacement in a couple of years
offer Tressel UC job
maybe he’d like to coach the best team in the state!
"Nate Silver is a genius" .... BK
oooooh
i like your guys thinking
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed.
I just think being in Florida is a MUCH easier job than ND. He knows that. He can name his price in Gainesville and they will gladly pay it.
don’t forget the tax benefit of coaching the gators (there has, however been reports that Urban might leave if he feels he loses too many talented players to the draft)
by Sheffieldbengal on Nov 22, 2009 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
mmmmmm
wasnt Kelly rased Catholic as well?
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
held it like a...... idk but wow
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
Lions get 64 yds on their first offensive play.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2009 Cleveland Browns.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
only got 3 points though. Browns D isn’t that bad really. They just can’t get the ball moving on the other side.
by Sheffieldbengal on Nov 22, 2009 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
Quinn-bashing is so popular but personally i think if he’s in the right system he’ll look great (kinda like Kyle Orton for the Broncos).
The Lions are such a strange team, they look alright against the better teams but when they have a change to win they lay an egg
by Sheffieldbengal on Nov 22, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
and Cedric Benson for the Bengals
but yea he will do well someday somewhere
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
RE: Browns
I have voted the Browns as the worst team in the NFL all season in the SB Nation power rankings. Even if the Browns beat the Lions, I’m not so sure I won’t vote the Browns the worst still… :)
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by Josh Kirkendall on Nov 22, 2009 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
well that is what happens when you let a QB throw down field. (and play the Lions)
by Sheffieldbengal on Nov 22, 2009 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
must be
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
Brady quinn 3 tds
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 1:48 PM EST up reply actions
See: LT and Mike Irvin
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
well i did cut him off my fantasy roster last night
so he’s due :)
I'm headed to McAfee Coliseum now
Wearing orange, obviously. Wish me luck so I don’t get shanked…16th row behind the Bengals’ bench!
by whodeyla on Nov 22, 2009 1:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Who Dey
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 1:48 PM EST up reply actions
Please, please, please be careful.
I pray for your safe return. Don’t talk any shit. Keep your head down on the way out if we win. ;)
Thanks for the prayers
I won’t be saying a single word, win or lose. This place is crazy…
by whodeyla on Nov 22, 2009 3:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
anybody know the active lists?
by 80%OFTHETIMEIMRIGHTEVERYTIME on Nov 22, 2009 1:52 PM EST reply actions
i think Rivers and Ced are out
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
i agree
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
It would feel wrong if we weren't good
But since we’re trying to get the first seed in the AFC and finish with a 14-2* (Broncos loss deserves an asterisk) record, go Baltimore!
part of me thinks the Ravens would play theSteelers better if they are pissed offf….. but maybe they need to win to get some momentum
by Sheffieldbengal on Nov 22, 2009 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
lol
+1 on the hookers
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
Anybody got Aaron Rodgers in Fantasy?
242 yards and 2td’s in second quarter
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i have him in one league
and its a QB heavy scoring system too
he is single handed saving my sunday
Mendenhall, Sims-walker, and Steve Smith(giants) are doing nothing
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
Wow COwboys have 100% just gone to crap. Redskins up 3-0
by Sheffieldbengal on Nov 22, 2009 2:23 PM EST reply actions
and Wash trying a FG
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
Min up 21-0 against the Seahawks…
TJ Housh jealous much?
by Sheffieldbengal on Nov 22, 2009 2:26 PM EST reply actions
this week he said if he knew Favre was coming back he woulda went to Vikings
and screw up their lockerroom
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 2:27 PM EST up reply actions
just proves he is a me-first player. Only cares about if there is a QB to make his stats look good. (should have realized that if Fitzpatrick can get you 800 yards in a season it doesnt matter that much)
by Sheffieldbengal on Nov 22, 2009 2:31 PM EST up reply actions
Word has it.
That Cedric will be out today. Scott to get the start.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Nov 22, 2009 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
yea he made the trip though
I have faith in B scott though, I bet Johnson gets 5-8 carries
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
They worked Benson out during pregame to get an idea if he could go or not.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Nov 22, 2009 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
I would have to rest him
would be the best choice
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
Dont know bout Chase
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
really want either Jerome or Chase to get a start/playing time today…. just want to see what they can do
by Sheffieldbengal on Nov 22, 2009 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
these next 3 weeks would be the time to do that plus Andre
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
nah they just don;t want to ruin a good thing – makes sense.
If i was a coach i’d get him in at RG on a uneven line with Bobbie at RT and Roland at TE
by Sheffieldbengal on Nov 22, 2009 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
Inactive list doesn't come out until 90 minutes before game.
We’ll have that list updated on the Bengals open thread (which is up now)
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by Josh Kirkendall on Nov 22, 2009 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
In fact
ctrent
#Bengals OG Evan Mathis is working with Ray Oliver on the field. Andre Smith is warming up, too. Wouldn’t be surprised to see his debut
just said on the radio he wouldnt play
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
Yay!!!!!
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 22, 2009 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
There's an active list.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Nov 22, 2009 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
Inactives
5 J. Palmer, 66 E. Mathis, 71 A. Smith, 89 J. Simpson, 80 C. Coffman, 32 C. Benson, 37 F. Vakapuna, 55 K. Rivers
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