Cower, Shanahan, Belichick, Dungy, Holmgren, Gibbs, Fox, Smith (in no particular order).  Are these guys the cream of the crop or what?  I think it's a playoff of the best coaches this weekend.  There should be some good games. 

I'm hoping for a Denver v. Seattle Superbowl (after an epic Denver v. Indy AFC championship coming on the heels of a dramatic  Denver v. New England playoff game).  A Shanahan v. Holmgren Superbowl - I'd like to see that rematch.

This is the best NFL weekend of the year. Four great matchups, all rematches of earlier regular season games. 

I'll bet that Detroit would prefer a different matchup than Seahawks/Broncos at the XL. Why? Detroit benefits more with teams closer to the region (like Indy, Chicago, Pittsburgh and New England in particular), because of the tourist $$$ factor. The ticket brokers will be in much the same mindset. Seattle and Denver will mean less fans in Detroit buying hotels and food/drink - most would not drive to make the trip - and there are only so many airline seats available to make that trek. Detroiters would probably prefer that Pittsburgh make it, actually, from what I'm reading on Detroit forums - since that's where Jerome Bettis is from.

And since I'm going to the game, I have more than a passing interest in who gets there. I want the Colts and the Bears (OH YEAH) at the XL. It's gonna be Super Bowl week "winter style" - and The "D" will party down harder if the Bears and either Indy/Pit/NE are there. It would be DA BOMB if it happened that the year I get Super Bowl tix at face value, the Bears would make it there - on the 20th anniversary of the best day in Bears history.

Ahhhhhhh......the PLAYOFFS

Congrats on the Superbowl lottery.  We got a pair of tickets for #38 in Houston.  Had friends to stay with and everything but then couldn't make it.  A ticket broker bought the tickets for $,$$$ and we bought a big screen TV to watch the game.  I still wish we could've made it to the game though.  We keep putting in every year.  A friend of mine has gotten tickets twice.  It's really cool when the tickets arrive and you finally have them in your hands and you know that, for a few hours, you'll be in the-place-to-be.  Be sure to post pics of the tics (and game) so we can all burn with envy.

Audible Nectar wrote:

jagangjee, m00n is a Seattle fan - so of course, he's worried about everyone else posing a threat to his team.

Yup, Seattle fan here, I was saying that of the three, The Panthers are the biggest threat to Seattle.

Audible Nectar wrote:

I see m00n's going with the home teams this week -

Except that I'm thinking New England like you.

All I can say is, GO COLTS!!!

IndyKlipschFan wrote:

All I can say is, GO COLTS!!!

Blah blah blah... I knew there was something I didn't like about you.

Good luck m00n ol' buddy!

 

GO SKINS!!!!!!

garymd wrote:

Good luck m00n ol' buddy!   GO SKINS!!!!!!

You too man.

GO SEAHAWKS

Oh lord......

Shaun Alexander is down!

Alexander MAY come back in the second half. The backup has the same blocking as Alexander.

This game looks like a defensive battle royale.

Jackson's injury is less significant. They had their 11 game winning streak without him.

A mishandled punt by Seattle..............Ouch!!!!!

Bill

MrMcGoo wrote:

A mishandled punt by Seattle..............Ouch!!!!! Bill

I know. Ever single catch he has made has had me scared crapless. I knew was going to fumble eventually.

Lemme tell ya something, m00n - I've watched too many teams in playoffs against Joe Gibbs before. It's like playing in quicksand. I've seen Joe Gibbs and the 'skins do this in the '80's -  walking wounded, but getting it done over the long haul. Gibbs won three Super Bowls with three different quarterbacks.....

This game is vintage Joe Gibbs. You should be nervous - you'll likely be without fingernails before this one's done.

If Alexander does have a concussion, that's a tough call putting him back out on the field - you don't mess with brain injuries in this game - playoffs or not.

I'm already biting my nails, my stomach is already gittery (has been). 

FINALLY we start moving the ball again and end up with a TD!

I just got home and Seattle leading Skins 7-3... wow , interesting game! Now I'll get into the thick of things as I switch on the tv and catch up on the happenings of the day.

I cant waiiiiiiiiiiiiit for the NE vs Denver game at 8 tonight, got my rack of ribs, mashed potatoes and a 6-pack of cold Leffe ready :D

ranjith wrote:

I just got home and Seattle leading Skins 7-3... wow , interesting game! Now I'll get into the thick of things as I switch on the tv and catch up on the happenings of the day. I cant waiiiiiiiiiiiiit for the NE vs Denver game at 8 tonight, got my rack of ribs, mashed potatoes and a 6-pack of cold Leffe ready :D

Yeah that is going to be an awesome game! And the rack of ribs sounds sooooooo yummy!