Louetta's Lore

I'll take the Pats, not necessarily because I'm a homer but because I think Belichick can devise a strategy to neutralize the Colts strengths and they have the horses to execute the game plan.

well, maybe next year. The pats lost that game, not only by caldwell droppping that gift of a pass, but by letting up and letting the colts walk back into the game. Coulda been the flu, but I think it had more to do with the huge lead going into half-time and they just quit, thinking they had the game wrapped up because they just figured they'd win like they always did in these games with the colts.

Next year, if the pats get rid of bruschi and vrabel (I'll be very sorry to see them go but they're getting on in years and have lost too much speed) and replace them with some faster, stronger linebackers, and of course dump caldwell who is obviously not cut out for the big games. The pat have some absolutely great young players who will carry them onto the next level of greatness. Oh yeah, Dillon is past his prime too.

Colts will beat the bears (by a very small margin) but I'm pulling for da bears...

[Louetta]

I never gave the Colts a chance after the way they began the game. I don't think that the better team won.

Who do you like in the SB?

Its strange. Last week it looked like the Pats were cooked early against SD, this week I thought they had it made early, just hand the ball to Dillon and let him eat up the clock. No such luck.

I'll take Indy. I dont know a great deal about the NFC but Chicago did look pretty good beating up NO early which was the only part I watched. Around these parts lots of people figure the Super Bowl was played last night in Indy. We'll see but Manning came thru big yesterday so I wouldn't bet against him. I don't know about their defense though, which some say is much improved. They gave up 34 yesterday.

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I'll take the Pats, not necessarily because I'm a homer but because I think Belichick can devise a strategy to neutralize the Colts strengths and they have the horses to execute the game plan.

I never gave the Colts a chance after the way they began the game. I don't think that the better team won.

Who do you like in the SB?

[Louetta]

We might as well continue this on Lou's thread. Who do you like to win between the Patriots and Colts. Colt's defense looked pretty good last week and stepped up to the task but I still think that Manning is overrated and can't win the big games although last week was a pretty big game. Brady is the kind of guy I want in a tight and close game. Like Lou stated, he plays 60 minutes all out and leaves 110% on the field. The Pats whole team is like that it seems from the coach on down. I like the Pats in a close hard fought game and I give the edge to Brady in the quarterback matchup. He's a proven commodity in these playoff games and knows how to win. They both have some momentum going from winning hard fought close games last week. Pats over Colts by 3 points even though Colts are at home and 3 point favs. I'm taking the 3 points in what looks to be a great game.

I'm usually a Bears fan but they just escaped with a win last week and the Saints are for real. They both showed some heart in their wins last week and this should be a hard fought contest. Brees is a better quarterback, at least this year, than the guy for the Bears. I like the Saints because of Brees, Duece, and Bush. Looks like the Saints have just a little more consistency and ammo going for them. I took 3 points with the Saints earlier this week and now it's down to 2 1/2 with the Bears at home and the favs. If it goes to 2 or lower I would lay the points and could possibly win both ways but really would like to see the Saints go all the way. I like Deuce since his Philly days and would like to see him win one. Like Brady he leaves 110% on the field.

I'll take the Pats, not necessarily because I'm a homer but because I think Belichick can devise a strategy to neutralize the Colts strengths and they have the horses to execute the game plan.

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I think you are referring to Deuce Staley, who used to play for the Eagles but was traded to Pittsburgh and became a fat, cry-baby, sideline cheerleader, that took millions to proclaim injuries while never adding to the production of the Steelers offense. He stood on the sidelines for 2 years with 'injuries' The guy was no workhorse in Pittsburgh... at least not to our standards.

I'd like to see the Colts have a chance at the trophy, but it seems like New England is unstoppable.

The NFL is rigged, anyway, ski. Why are you making bets on fixed games?

Maybe I'm on the "fixed" or right side Peanuts! I doubt whether they are fixed. All those athletes. That's like saying Brees or the Bears quarterback are taking bribes and betting on the games.

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... I like Deuce since his Philly days and would like to see him win one. Like Brady he leaves 110% on the field.

I think you are referring to Deuce Staley, who used to play for the Eagles but was traded to Pittsburgh and became a fat, cry-baby, sideline cheerleader, that took millions to proclaim injuries while never adding to the production of the Steelers offense. He stood on the sidelines for 2 years with 'injuries' The guy was no workhorse in Pittsburgh... at least not to our standards.

I'd like to see the Colts have a chance at the trophy, but it seems like New England is unstoppable.

The NFL is rigged, anyway, ski. Why are you making bets on fixed games?

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I hope LT's little tirade put some humility back in the pats (I read what he said..."you guys are better than that!")...if they get retard cocky, they'll lose outright. But you really can't blame them...they get no respect and they won an absolutely HUGE game, so alot of that was just a spontaneous release of emotion.

We might as well continue this on Lou's thread. Who do you like to win between the Patriots and Colts. Colt's defense looked pretty good last week and stepped up to the task but I still think that Manning is overrated and can't win the big games although last week was a pretty big game. Brady is the kind of guy I want in a tight and close game. Like Lou stated, he plays 60 minutes all out and leaves 110% on the field. The Pats whole team is like that it seems from the coach on down. I like the Pats in a close hard fought game and I give the edge to Brady in the quarterback matchup. He's a proven commodity in these playoff games and knows how to win. They both have some momentum going from winning hard fought close games last week. Pats over Colts by 3 points even though Colts are at home and 3 point favs. I'm taking the 3 points in what looks to be a great game.

I'm usually a Bears fan but they just escaped with a win last week and the Saints are for real. They both showed some heart in their wins last week and this should be a hard fought contest. Brees is a better quarterback, at least this year, than the guy for the Bears. I like the Saints because of Brees, Duece, and Bush. Looks like the Saints have just a little more consistency and ammo going for them. I took 3 points with the Saints earlier this week and now it's down to 2 1/2 with the Bears at home and the favs. If it goes to 2 or lower I would lay the points and could possibly win both ways but really would like to see the Saints go all the way. I like Deuce since his Philly days and would like to see him win one. Like Brady he leaves 110% on the field.

I think the celebration was just ball-busting. At least they wait til after the game to do their "talking". The big thing was doing Merriman's dance on the SanDiego emblem, mocking what Merriman has done in front of other teams when San Diego has won. Vinatieri is of course very good but his team has to get him in range in the closing seconds. Brady, et al., were very good at that. Can Manning et al. do that? They don't have as good a track record. Plus the remaining games will be played on good fields. Part of Vinatieri's competence is doing it regardless the conditions. mayhap playing indoors will level the field for Gostkowski. He does seem to have the leg and some cool based on last Sunday. Anyway I feel more confident this week than last.

I hope LT's little tirade put some humility back in the pats (I read what he said..."you guys are better than that!")...if they get retard cocky, they'll lose outright. But you really can't blame them...they get no respect and they won an absolutely HUGE game, so alot of that was just a spontaneous release of emotion.

[Louetta]

I love when women talk football to me

There isn't a thought in there that I would contend. I could add some regarding Schottenheimer, though the comments would be apparent, and already partly discussed.

Do you ever get to go to the games?

Years ago before the new stadium was built my Dad had tickets thru his company which has since gone under. I went to a couple of games the first year Parcells was here but I was really too young and they didn't have the enclosed boxes they do now. There were also a lot of drunks and whatnot. That didn't end til maybe the Kraft's 2nd or third year.

[Louetta]

Hey, that game is already ancient history and I hope their little celebration doesn't mean they think they've already won #4. They have to beat the colts in their house, with deafening noise. Man is it going to be an exciting game, but losing vinatieri may very well come back to haunt the pats....another 3 point win in the final seconds is my guess, but who will get the kick? The pat's new kicker is doing great for a rookie...but I don't think he's got icewater in his veins yet.

The wild card is of course, Belichik. He's the reason the pats are the greatest team ever. Their record of 21 consecutive wins will never be beaten.

Go Pats!

I think the celebration was just ball-busting. At least they wait til after the game to do their "talking". The big thing was doing Merriman's dance on the SanDiego emblem, mocking what Merriman has done in front of other teams when San Diego has won. Vinatieri is of course very good but his team has to get him in range in the closing seconds. Brady, et al., were very good at that. Can Manning et al. do that? They don't have as good a track record. Plus the remaining games will be played on good fields. Part of Vinatieri's competence is doing it regardless the conditions. mayhap playing indoors will level the field for Gostkowski. He does seem to have the leg and some cool based on last Sunday. Anyway I feel more confident this week than last.

[peanuts]

Coaching had something to do with it, methinks. I believe Tomlinson had only nine touches in the second half, a waste of the league MVP I wouldst opine. Plus when the Pats went from two to one tight ends in favor of a third wide receiver the Chargers apparently did not adjust in the secondary nor did their ususally effective pass rush do much. Also, Parcells, when he was here, always said you need to play for 60 minutes and I think the Pats do that as well as anyone. As a side, when Faulk crossed the line on the 2 point conversion you could see Merriman just standing there about four yards deep. Can't say he was a factor much.

I love when women talk football to me

There isn't a thought in there that I would contend. I could add some regarding Schottenheimer, though the comments would be apparent, and already partly discussed.

Do you ever get to go to the games?

Coaching had something to do with it, methinks. I believe Tomlinson had only nine touches in the second half, a waste of the league MVP I wouldst opine. Plus when the Pats went from two to one tight ends in favor of a third wide receiver the Chargers apparently did not adjust in the secondary nor did their ususally effective pass rush do much. Also, Parcells, when he was here, always said you need to play for 60 minutes and I think the Pats do that as well as anyone. As a side, when Faulk crossed the line on the 2 point conversion you could see Merriman just standing there about four yards deep. Can't say he was a factor much.

Hey, that game is already ancient history and I hope their little celebration doesn't mean they think they've already won #4. They have to beat the colts in their house, with deafening noise. Man is it going to be an exciting game, but losing vinatieri may very well come back to haunt the pats....another 3 point win in the final seconds is my guess, but who will get the kick? The pat's new kicker is doing great for a rookie...but I don't think he's got icewater in his veins yet.

The wild card is of course, Belichik. He's the reason the pats are the greatest team ever. Their record of 21 consecutive wins will never be beaten.

Go Pats!

[Louetta]

I'll be honest, the Pats aren't my most fovorite team. But, there is something magical about them. Brady amazes me with his play... 3 int's and he still comes back! That guy is awesome!

I thought the Chargers were going all the way...

Coaching had something to do with it, methinks. I believe Tomlinson had only nine touches in the second half, a waste of the league MVP I wouldst opine. Plus when the Pats went from two to one tight ends in favor of a third wide receiver the Chargers apparently did not adjust in the secondary nor did their ususally effective pass rush do much. Also, Parcells, when he was here, always said you need to play for 60 minutes and I think the Pats do that as well as anyone. As a side, when Faulk crossed the line on the 2 point conversion you could see Merriman just standing there about four yards deep. Can't say he was a factor much.

[peanuts]

Patriots win

I'll be honest, the Pats aren't my most fovorite team. But, there is something magical about them. Brady amazes me with his play... 3 int's and he still comes back! That guy is awesome!

I thought the Chargers were going all the way...

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