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Open Thread: Super Bowl XLVI

This is it. Today the New England Patriots and the New York Giants, representing New York City and the Boston area, take the field in Indianapolis for the last football game of the 2011-2012 season. At the end of the game, one of the two will be crowned world champions. The Super Bowl is, year in and year out, the biggest television even of the year and has the pageantry of every Hollywood red-carpet event wrapped up into one to the point that sometimes the last thing people think when the words Super Bowl are mentioned is football.

We'll see commercials that are more like 90 second blockbuster movies and probably cost almost as much. We'll see a pre-game ceremony, a ridiculous halftime show and, if we're lucky, we'll see a good game too. If the Giants and Patriots can give us a repeat of Super Bowl XLII or their Week 9 game (both of which the Giants barely won), I don't think any of us would complain.

So, consider this your one-stop shop for everything Super Bowl. Talk about the game, talk about halftime, talk about the commercials, talk about the pre-game show. After this day, the offseason officially begins so soak it up.

Happy Super Bowl Sunday.

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Anyone else have zero intrest in this game? I will watch becuase it’s football, but deep down, I don’t really care what the outcome of this game is.

by Ochocinco on Feb 5, 2012 10:41 AM EST reply actions  

and the commercials

dont forget the commercials, its like having 30 plus mini shows during commercial breaks through out game.

AMAS

by AMAS85 on Feb 5, 2012 10:53 AM EST up reply actions  

Last year was a game I had zero interest

in simply because of the teams involved. This is different. These are two teams I wished the Bengals modeled themselves after. The best QB of our generation playing on the biggest stage is always special to see. The storylines have been natural and not forced like Big Ben’s Redemption bullshit last year or the Favre cloud. Two cities that don’t like each other. Two teams that have recent issues against each other. I’m firmly behind the Patriots tonight out of personal spite towards certain Giants fans and I suppose I’d like to see Ocho get a ring, even if it comes in the manner in which he has gone about it. Unlike most people, I’m not sensing a classic. We’re long overdue for a “blow out” and I think it happens here, one way or another. I’m taking the Pats over Giants 27-13.

by KSE on Feb 5, 2012 10:53 AM EST up reply actions  

last year I had an interest in the game

an interest to see the Steelers lose…I didnt want to hear about their damn rings all summer…..

"Mahmoud, Kim Jong, 86 ya sh__ bitches, or Ima do it fo ya"...Luther...Obama's anger translator

by ticalcaldwell on Feb 5, 2012 2:01 PM EST up reply actions  

exactly

only reason why i watched. had baltimore made it over new england, i probably would’ve watched simply to see the ratbirds lose.

"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus

by Doc Scratch on Feb 5, 2012 3:24 PM EST up reply actions  

yep.

i may not even watch at all, depending on if I have other plans right now.

"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus

by Doc Scratch on Feb 5, 2012 3:23 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s going to be a repeat of ‘07 (by which I mean I won’t be watching)

by touchofhysteria on Feb 5, 2012 10:49 AM EST reply actions  

that 07 game was an awesome game

I am not fans of either team and I want the Giants to win because I am tired of the Pats….just tired of Brady and tired of the perennial SB team….I wish it was the Bengals vs the 49rs……how bout that for a repeat of an old Superbowl…..whodey

"Mahmoud, Kim Jong, 86 ya sh__ bitches, or Ima do it fo ya"...Luther...Obama's anger translator

by ticalcaldwell on Feb 5, 2012 2:03 PM EST up reply actions  

I just want to watch

Brady and their coach lose hopefully…. I am never really a fan of a New York team winning in any sport, but in this case it is better than the other guys winning their 4th… I am a little worried about the Giants being overconfident, including their website.

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 12:59 PM EST reply actions  

Will never understand

the pointless hatred for Brady. People act like he’s been convicted of felonies, alleged of sexual assaults and other heinous crimes. The worst thing you can say about Brady is that he wears women’s boots.

by KSE on Feb 5, 2012 1:10 PM EST up reply actions  

It's the underdog roll

I pull for the underdog in 90%.of sports I watch except when my fav is favored.

by Bigcatdaddy on Feb 5, 2012 1:39 PM EST via Android app up reply actions  

Pats are marginal favorites in Vegas.

Media is hugely behind Giants. It’s a weird game. Everyone is riding the Giants.

by KSE on Feb 5, 2012 1:48 PM EST up reply actions  

any player or team that wins all the time

is going to have people start to root against them… they don’’t have to do anything wrong off the field. Just the way it is.

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 1:19 PM EST reply actions  

meant that as a reply to KSE

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 1:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Funny stuff!

There’s a video on you tube called shit people in cincinnati say. It’s freakn hilarious. I can’t post the link but if you get a chance check it out.

by Bigcatdaddy on Feb 5, 2012 3:43 PM EST via Android app reply actions   1 recs

Had to share this with you guys

Last night me and the old lady went on a double date with one of her friends. We get in the car and and ask my girlfriends friends boyfriend (we’ll call him Carson) if he liked the Bengals. He said no he doesn’t watch the NFL. I was like wtf. So I asked Carson do you watch college football he said no he doesn’t like football at all. Needless to say it was a very boring night filled with me reading Cincy Jungle on my phone and not being very social at all. I don’t think we will be going back out with them.

AJ Green = Optimus Prime

by Helmsy on Feb 5, 2012 5:26 PM EST reply actions  

Hah! What kind of a man doesn't like football???

I was talking to a Raider fan yesterday evening (had my Bengals hat and hoodie on) and he said something about taking our quarterback. I told him he can have Pick 6 Palmer. He became a bit more subdued then. LOL!

by Oregonbengalsfan on Feb 5, 2012 5:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Haha

Idk what kinda man he was but I assume he likes flowers and things like that. What makes it even funnier is at the restaurant there was a guy sitting next to us who had a Bengals hat and I had a Bengals shirt on and we taled for about 10 min about this season and who we want to draft. Lol

AJ Green = Optimus Prime

by Helmsy on Feb 5, 2012 5:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Pats stole our song.

Reason #239 to hate them.

Just kidding.

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 6:11 PM EST reply actions  

Okay Kelly

Let’s remember the words

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 6:18 PM EST reply actions  

You guys planning to stick around, or is everyone partying tonight?

I’m just sitting at home with my family for this one, so I’ll be around.

Cincy Jungle: Where the Rocky Mountains are in the Pacific Ocean

by sexsalad on Feb 5, 2012 6:23 PM EST reply actions  

me too

gotta be at work at 4 am

personally

I don’t want to see Marvin fired, I want him to be promoted to G.M. while handing the reigns over to Zimmer as head coach. Who Dey!!!

by joeb69 on Jan 9, 2012 8:18 PM EST replyactions 2 recs

by joeb69 on Feb 5, 2012 6:25 PM EST up reply actions  

I have to be at work at 10pm pacific

Sucks doesn’t it.

But yeah, I’ll be here too.

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 6:26 PM EST up reply actions  

no matter who wins, someone I really like gets a ring.

If the Pats win, Chad gets a ring. If the Giants win, Moeller grad Greg Jones gets a ring.

Cincy Jungle: Where the Rocky Mountains are in the Pacific Ocean

by sexsalad on Feb 5, 2012 6:28 PM EST reply actions  

I want to see vintage Chad

Ballin. Circus grabs. Toe tappin on the sideline.

by n8dogg on Feb 5, 2012 6:33 PM EST reply actions  

I was wondering where the flag was

Guess the refs decided they better flag Tom for that one since it was so obvious… Who was he throwing to? The ref in the middle of the field?

by Oregonbengalsfan on Feb 5, 2012 6:42 PM EST reply actions  

Ha ha

Did someone hit me? Nah.

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 6:45 PM EST reply actions  

Game time

now or never for the pats

"A team is more than a group of individuals,its a group of individuals that come together to make a team"

by keithp on Feb 5, 2012 6:54 PM EST reply actions  

defender coulda gone 100 the other way

if he hadn’t run by the ball…

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 6:55 PM EST reply actions  

Exactly

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 6:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Manning is 9 for 9

could not have been a better start for NY

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 6:58 PM EST reply actions  

lol, wasn't sure where Branch came from

personally

I don’t want to see Marvin fired, I want him to be promoted to G.M. while handing the reigns over to Zimmer as head coach. Who Dey!!!

by joeb69 on Jan 9, 2012 8:18 PM EST replyactions 2 recs

by joeb69 on Feb 5, 2012 7:00 PM EST up reply actions  

I'd like to see a turnover here

dont want to see a blowout

"A team is more than a group of individuals,its a group of individuals that come together to make a team"

by keithp on Feb 5, 2012 7:10 PM EST reply actions  

Chad's in!

…and doesn’t get the ball

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 7:24 PM EST reply actions  

ugh that TD sucked

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 7:50 PM EST reply actions  

Felt like the Giants dominated

But really the saftey is where they scored all there points,its going to be a great second half

"A team is more than a group of individuals,its a group of individuals that come together to make a team"

by keithp on Feb 5, 2012 7:53 PM EST reply actions  

Giants seem

to hurt themselves with that last holding penalty when they were moving… also a too many men in the huddle led to a punt…

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 8:00 PM EST up reply actions  

I agree

all the penalties for both teams were huge

"A team is more than a group of individuals,its a group of individuals that come together to make a team"

by keithp on Feb 5, 2012 8:02 PM EST up reply actions  

It is all dink and dunk

doubt they will throw deep

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 7:56 PM EST up reply actions  

I was being sarcastic

Talking heads were saying that Chad was being saved for this game and would suddenly be a big part of the game plan.

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 7:57 PM EST up reply actions  

gotta cover every angle, lol

there is 2 weeks to talk about everything.

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 8:00 PM EST up reply actions  

i cant believe,he cant even get a dink or dunk somewhere

he must just be taking a cb out of the play

"A team is more than a group of individuals,its a group of individuals that come together to make a team"

by keithp on Feb 5, 2012 8:04 PM EST up reply actions  

to much pressure,it will be a play action if anyone get deep

"A team is more than a group of individuals,its a group of individuals that come together to make a team"

by keithp on Feb 5, 2012 8:01 PM EST reply actions  

Looked like History of the World

with Madelyn Kahn

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 8:04 PM EST reply actions  

what in the hell?

is that dude doing on the tight rope?

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 8:05 PM EST reply actions  

Madonna:

“I’m haven’t written any new music in 20 years so I’ll just steal these LMFAO guys’ song to try to be relevant”

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 8:07 PM EST reply actions  

Oh God now Minaj?!

She is collecting the crappy artists from around the world.

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 8:07 PM EST reply actions  

This halftime show is Uncomfortable.

What self-respecting NFL fan is pumped to see Madonna at halftime?

by DonMegga on Feb 5, 2012 8:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Correction

When Madonna fell through the floor and disappeared was the best part of this.

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 8:14 PM EST up reply actions  

that big dude looked like Jamie Dukes from NFL network

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 8:14 PM EST reply actions  

Cee-Lo

The only person on the stage who can actually sing.

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 8:15 PM EST up reply actions  

+ freakin 1

AJ Green = Optimus Prime

by Helmsy on Feb 5, 2012 8:15 PM EST up reply actions  

I'd still do her

Sorry i know ya’ll want to hate,but she is a legend

"A team is more than a group of individuals,its a group of individuals that come together to make a team"

by keithp on Feb 5, 2012 8:15 PM EST reply actions  

I still think Prince was the best

"A team is more than a group of individuals,its a group of individuals that come together to make a team"

by keithp on Feb 5, 2012 8:15 PM EST reply actions  

Those southern guys

With the big black country singer did pretty good

"A team is more than a group of individuals,its a group of individuals that come together to make a team"

by keithp on Feb 5, 2012 8:18 PM EST reply actions  

Maybe

Kendall Wright? or Joe Adams? Who knows? I hope we get him too! Lol

by EPK1979 on Feb 6, 2012 9:27 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Ocho sighting!

Cincy Jungle: Where the Rocky Mountains are in the Pacific Ocean

by sexsalad on Feb 5, 2012 8:23 PM EST reply actions  

Ocho!!!!!!

AJ Green = Optimus Prime

by Helmsy on Feb 5, 2012 8:23 PM EST reply actions  

cmon Giants

don’t let this happen

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 8:27 PM EST reply actions  

I do not care about Smash

But I look forward to it starting so these stupid commercials will get off my TV.

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 8:29 PM EST reply actions  

When did Brady become religious?

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 8:33 PM EST reply actions  

My feed from NBC online never started the second half.

“loading…”

Pirated stuff worked way better, but the FBI shut it all down.

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 8:38 PM EST reply actions  

Thank you Hynoski

That would have been terrible

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 8:51 PM EST reply actions  

wow huge recovery

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 8:51 PM EST reply actions  

that was Bengal playcalling

2nd and 10 from the 12… run play.

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 8:56 PM EST reply actions  

big 3rd down coming

Can’t give them the Pats the ball back at midfield.

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:06 PM EST reply actions  

I would love to see Ochocinco

catch the winning TD.

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 9:07 PM EST reply actions  

that is 2 tight ends out

may have to come in with a loose one.

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:12 PM EST reply actions  

would be a 55 yard field goal from here

would you try it?

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:17 PM EST reply actions  

no

I would rarely kick in these situations. I’d rather go for on 4th.

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 9:18 PM EST up reply actions  

better play some D

got only 1 left

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Yep

got jobbed.

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 9:19 PM EST up reply actions  

damn

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Giants gettn beat up

All that mouth,and look at him,gettn knocked around

"A team is more than a group of individuals,its a group of individuals that come together to make a team"

by keithp on Feb 5, 2012 9:25 PM EST reply actions  

Both defenses are bending an awful lot

the whole game is dink & dunk — I really dislike this style of play with 85% completions but nothing longer than 20 yards.

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 9:25 PM EST reply actions  

only way to beat the pressure

"A team is more than a group of individuals,its a group of individuals that come together to make a team"

by keithp on Feb 5, 2012 9:26 PM EST reply actions  

they may run the clock out

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:27 PM EST reply actions  

dink,dink,dink

down the field…

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 9:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Yep

For a close game it hasn’t been very exciting

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 9:29 PM EST up reply actions  

the downside of this is if New England gets stopped about here

the Giants have time to use the clock up themselves and kick a field goal for the win.

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 9:30 PM EST up reply actions  

gotta do it right here

stop them

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:30 PM EST reply actions  

yes

time for Manning to do it again.

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Giants can chew up the rest of the clock

and win it … this will be the least exciting last-second game in Super Bowl history.

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 9:32 PM EST reply actions  

about time somebody went deep!

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 9:35 PM EST up reply actions  

but if they score "too quick"

that might turn out to be not so good…

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 9:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Wow

feet are in?

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions  

i think that is a good catch

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:34 PM EST reply actions  

He’s been a beast in this game doing it on the biggest stage of the game I’d take him

by bnglsfan on Feb 5, 2012 9:41 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

i was thinking the same thing!

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:39 PM EST up reply actions  

there's never been a kicker

I’d want to rely on except maybe Vinitieri

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 9:40 PM EST up reply actions  

and a bad snap

against SF on the overtime kick. And a high one on the last FG.

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:40 PM EST up reply actions  

if they get one more 1st down

can run it down

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:38 PM EST reply actions  

and that challenge

might turn out to have been a case of “why not” being a bad idea. The Pats are going to want to start using their timeouts now.

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 9:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Pats will use their time outs now

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:39 PM EST reply actions  

fumbled a couple already today

they just got super lucky on those

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 9:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Pats fans are saying if they lose it is a failed season

I think they’ve been taking lessons from Bengals fans on how to never be happy.

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 9:41 PM EST reply actions  

they have very high standards

and who can blame them.

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 9:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Players and coaches should have high standards

Fans should be able to appreciate a winning season regardless of how it ends.

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 9:43 PM EST up reply actions  

now run it twice

and make the Pats use their last time outs.

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:42 PM EST reply actions  

then kick a FG

with 15 seconds or so.

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:43 PM EST up reply actions  

For such a close game, this is boring as shit.

Cincy Jungle: Where the Rocky Mountains are in the Pacific Ocean

by sexsalad on Feb 5, 2012 9:43 PM EST reply actions   2 recs

I think they just let him score the td

if he was smart he’d have stopped before going in!

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 9:44 PM EST up reply actions  

wow, using that timeout on the challenge

they got one left now instead of two, Giants can run it down to near zero and kick.

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 9:43 PM EST reply actions  

wow the let him score play

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:44 PM EST reply actions  

Alright, now they let him score.

Smart play by NE. Dumb play by Bradshaw.

Cincy Jungle: Where the Rocky Mountains are in the Pacific Ocean

by sexsalad on Feb 5, 2012 9:44 PM EST reply actions  

true

but what if you fall down at the 1, and blow the kick.

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:45 PM EST up reply actions  

it's an extra point from there

95% or more probability in your favor.

Giving Brady 1 minute? Is that a 5% chance of losing? If so, then he made a mistake.

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 9:47 PM EST up reply actions  

That was weird

It was like he was trying to stop himself and then just said fuck it.

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 9:45 PM EST reply actions  

Pats have 60 seconds and one timeout

If Brady gets it done he deserves all the praise

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 9:45 PM EST reply actions  

well they can't dink and dunk now...

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:46 PM EST reply actions  

And if it isn't

If they NEED to throw deep and still don’t throw to him, then wow.

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 9:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Well

This is a little exciting now I guess.

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 9:47 PM EST reply actions  

wow wide open

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:48 PM EST reply actions  

As long as the Giants win

I’m kind of glad the Pats get a chance to win it and don’t get it done. Tarnishes some of the “legacy”.

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 9:49 PM EST reply actions  

1 more play

at least tackle them inbounds.

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

or not

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey

Penalties don’t get you any time back. Put ALL the players on the field.

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

true!

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

whoa

that was close on that last play!!!!!

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Alright, that was a pretty good game.

Cincy Jungle: Where the Rocky Mountains are in the Pacific Ocean

by sexsalad on Feb 5, 2012 9:53 PM EST reply actions  

yeah I thought it was pretty boring

lots of luck too (fumbles not recovered by the other guys in particular)… makes it seem pretty random.

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 9:55 PM EST up reply actions  

I mean, it was worth watching.

Got exciting near the end.

Cincy Jungle: Where the Rocky Mountains are in the Pacific Ocean

by sexsalad on Feb 5, 2012 9:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Well we can all agree

next year will be MUCH more exciting when the Bengals are playing. Who Dey.

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 9:57 PM EST up reply actions  

I thought it was a great game

2011 Year of the Red Rifle
Carson Palmer 2011 Comeback Player of the Year

by Throw the ball on Feb 5, 2012 11:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Now....

…will Eli actually smile and look enthusiastic for once?

by emeybee on Feb 5, 2012 9:53 PM EST reply actions  

So close

My prediction was 21 – 20 Giants

by Oregonbengalsfan on Feb 5, 2012 9:54 PM EST reply actions  

Manning is not the best

but he is Mr. Clutch,

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:54 PM EST reply actions  

big play was

missing the Welker connection down the seam on the next to last drive.

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 9:55 PM EST reply actions  

I guess this does show Brady is not that magical

which is a good thing.

Attention Mike Brown: One-and-done doesn’t cut it. You will see more empty seats next year if you don’t show the fans you’re trying to win the Super Bowl!

by occams_tiger_teeth on Feb 5, 2012 9:56 PM EST reply actions  

So whos up for getting Manningham in FA

Green, Manningham, Shipley, Gresham, and a new RB + Dalton=

2013 SB CHAMPS!

by pendragon13 on Feb 5, 2012 10:02 PM EST reply actions  

Not consistent enough

2011 Year of the Red Rifle
Carson Palmer 2011 Comeback Player of the Year

by Throw the ball on Feb 5, 2012 11:11 PM EST up reply actions  

I agree, Manningham is not consistent

enough and would not be an upgrade over Simpson.

by pemci on Feb 6, 2012 10:41 AM EST up reply actions  

I still remember the Giants

at 6-6 and down 12 points with 6 minutes to play against Dallas….. just shows the parity in the league….

Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.

by txbengal29 on Feb 5, 2012 10:15 PM EST reply actions  

Off-season!

Time to build a champion here in Cincy!

by Cincinnati222 on Feb 5, 2012 11:20 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Damn straight!!

We’re all going crazy this time next year. Here’s to next years Super Bowl run! WHO DEY!! WHO DEY!! WHO DEY THINK GONNA BEAT THEM BENGALS?

by Bigcatdaddy on Feb 5, 2012 11:40 PM EST via Android app up reply actions  

If one damn 9-7 team can win the Super Bowl, so can we.

"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus

by Doc Scratch on Feb 5, 2012 11:36 PM EST reply actions  

We need to learn how to play in big games

Giants understand that, we don’t. Starts with our HC.

by Mexal on Feb 6, 2012 12:23 AM EST up reply actions  

A Few Takes on Superbowl as it Applies to Bengals

Just a few quick thoughts on the Superbowl. Brady and Manning are about as clutch as it gets. Great game. What I was thinking watching the closing moments of the game were:

A) We were so close to hiring Tom Coughlin (not that I think Marvin’s doing a bad job).

B) Look how important number two receivers are.

C) You have to have a really clutch QB to win those types of games (and Carson Palmer was not that guy). Remains to be seen whether or not Dalton is.

D) Critical calls mean all the difference. Giants overcame the Patriots Brady / Bellichik mistique by having several key calls go against them yet they still won. Phantom hold on the one drive reminded me of the call against Whitworth against the Steelers. Boothe did not hold. Hopefully, if we start winning consistently, we start getting the types of calls the Patriots and Steelers typically get.

by MikePF on Feb 6, 2012 10:46 AM EST reply actions  

Ain't it funny when referees actually call penalties?

The pats had 2 penalties called against them vs. the Broncos
The pats had 1 penalty called against them vs. the Ravens
(both games were played in NE)

The pats had 5 penalties called against them vs. the Giants
I am not sure if the safety is counted in those 5 penalties, that was A BIG call to make. It was the right call, but it took b@lls by that crew to actually make that call..I could easily see it as being not called for one bs reason or another….

by pemci on Feb 6, 2012 10:59 AM EST up reply actions  

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