NFL Playoffs 2005/06

[HereComes30]

This thread is a spinoff of the ongoing Colts discussion. But since the Colts are not the center of attention anymore (snapping of the streak) I thought it made more sense to start a new thread.

So who is going to be following the playoffs? Any favorites in the running? Any predictions on who will get bumped off when and who will be the last 2 standing?

[meatwad]

New England all the way baby!!!!

[and1grad]

I'll definitely be following. Not really sure how the playoff picture looks right now but if Bruschi is out, thats trouble for the Pats. How do teams not defend Vrabel at the goal line? "All he does is score touchdowns." Ridiculous.

AFC-wise, I like the Bengals. I think they can put away anybody in the AFC but I dont expect them to get past the Colts. I expect Plummer to blow it for the Broncos eventually.

In the NFC, I like the Bears. I think they can get past Seattle. Besides these 2 teams, I dont think any other team in that conference is noteworthy.

[yankeeyosh]

Giants all the way!!!!!!!!!!

[uscuba2]

I want to see the bear against new england.

[mishl982]

I'll only follow if the Redskins make it :)

[and1grad]

I'll only follow if the Redskins make it :)
Well...that wont take very long. LOL!

[old_school_soul]

I'll only follow if the Redskins make it :)

I'm for the Skins as well. We should be roasting some Eagles for dinner on Sunday, if all goes well. I'd love to see these guys in the playoffs again, and I think Gibbs has earned it, in addition to Moss, Brunell, Portis, etc.

[natbumpo]

The AFC is TOUGH! There is no pushover in the playoffs this year.

That being said I really like the Pats chances. For the first time this year, the Colts are banged up. Denver is good but I'll take my chances against them. Cincy loses in the first round to Pit as their D has been exposed recently and Pit played them tough in both meetings this year and is 1-1 against them.

No one in the NFC worries me.

[SmilesSoSweet]

Since my Chargers played stupidly on Saturday against KC and are now out of play contention, I'm going with the Pats again this year. I've liked the Pats for awhile, but I think it's only because one of the players, Willie McGinest, went to my high school.

[and1grad]

The Bears and Seahawks are two VERY good teams. They SHOULD worry you. On any given night, they can take it to any team in the league. If Alexander doesnt win MVP, it'll be a travesty.

The 'skins BETTER beat the Eagles. They got nothin.

I cant see Pitt beatin anybody in the AFC playoff hunt right now.

[natbumpo]

The Bears and Seahawks are two VERY good teams. They SHOULD worry you. On any given night, they can take it to any team in the league. If Alexander doesnt win MVP, it'll be a travesty.

The 'skins BETTER beat the Eagles. They got nothin.

I cant see Pitt beatin anybody in the AFC playoff hunt right now.
Shawn Alexander is very good but still believe both teams are products of a weak conference and VERY weak divisions.

[and1grad]

I'd agree but people say that about a division EVERY year. Last year's Super Bowl was one of the best I've seen and everyone said the Eagles were from a "weak division."

[natbumpo]

I'd agree but people say that about a division EVERY year. Last year's Super Bowl was one of the best I've seen and everyone said the Eagles were from a "weak division."

You're 100% right. And the year before that the Panthers gave the Pats all they could handle. I definitely don't mean to say the Bears and 'hawks suck, but I do think looking at their stats can be deceiving - especially compared to the AFC.

[internut33]

It'll be Seattle vs Indy Colts

Mark my words. Exciting shoot out for a super bowl finally.

[natbumpo]

It'll be Seattle vs Indy Colts

Mark my words. Exciting shoot out for a super bowl finally.
ooooh, really going out on limb there ;)

[HereComes30]

Seattle is looking crazy good....Cincy could be one of the surprising teams that goes past the first round but I don't see them going all the way.

And I know I could get shot in Pittsburgh for saying this, but the Steelers will also not make it past the first round no matter who they play...they don't have the full package this year.

[natbumpo]

Here are my predictions for the AFC.

Round 1
Pats over Jags
Pitt over Cincy

Round 2
Pats over Denver
Indy over Pitt

Round 3
Pats over Indy

Super Bowl
Pats over Seattle

[inuts]

The Bears and Seahawks are two VERY good teams. They SHOULD worry you. On any given night, they can take it to any team in the league. If Alexander doesnt win MVP, it'll be a travesty.

The 'skins BETTER beat the Eagles. They got nothin.

I cant see Pitt beatin anybody in the AFC playoff hunt right now.

Actually, I think Pitt IS capable of beating anybody, but they are also capable of losing to anybody...

If Pitt got hot, then they'd be really tough.

[inuts]

The Bears and Seahawks are two VERY good teams. They SHOULD worry you. On any given night, they can take it to any team in the league. If Alexander doesnt win MVP, it'll be a travesty.

The 'skins BETTER beat the Eagles. They got nothin.

I cant see Pitt beatin anybody in the AFC playoff hunt right now.

The Bears are good, but they can't score enough points. If they made it to the Super Bowl, they'd get plowed under by Indy or Cinn. But I don't think the Bears will make it to the Super Bowl.

[inuts]

Seattle is popular right now, but I think they can be handled by a sleeper, like the Giants or Bucs, who both have been pretty forgotten about. But the Giants and Bucs are too inconsistent and make too many mistakes.

Pittsburgh is capable of beating anybody and losing to anybody. So they could win, and will also likely lose one.

I would love to see New England take the Super Bowl for the third straight time, but I don't think they have that aura around them right now, and they aren't as feared (despite what they've done in the past four weeks).

Indy ought to be able to do it this year, but I think that given Dungy's son, their past two losses, their recent playoff history, they've got too much psychological baggage.

Cinncinati is overconfident and youthful, and their inexperience will cause too many mental mistakes.

The Redskins and Jags aren't good enough. Plain and simple.

The Bears have a wonderful defense. But with teams like Indy and Cinn and Seattle in the hunt, they'll have to learn to have an offense too. But they won't learn that in time.

So who is left? Probably a sleeper with experience, and a good offense and defense. A team with a great coach. A team who is a capable of beating the Patriots in the playoffs.

My pick? Carolina, provided they make it into the playoffs.

[internut33]

ooooh, really going out on limb there ;)

Yeah same limb that predicted Pats vs Eagles last year.

[inuts]

Oh, and Denver. Jake gets swallowed by a boa constrictor two days before round 2 begin. I was down at Julio's Pets last night for the "Buy one, get one free" snake sale, and all they had left were boa constrictors...

[and1grad]

It'll be Seattle vs Indy Colts

Mark my words. Exciting shoot out for a super bowl finally.
Finally? The last 2 super bowls were GREAT games. AND you got to see Janet Jackson's titty. WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR!?!? :lol: :evil:

[and1grad]

The Bears are good, but they can't score enough points. If they made it to the Super Bowl, they'd get plowed under by Indy or Cinn. But I don't think the Bears will make it to the Super Bowl.
Watch out for those Bears. They look like those championship Ravens to me. With a good D, you dont have to score a whole lot. The Chargers didnt...and the Bears are better than they are.

Watch out for Denver at Mile High. I dont have any faith in Pitt. How many great games can the bus put together? Ben's thumb is jacked. Its a wrap.

[Forecaster18]

I really think the Colts will take the tragedy of Coach Dungy's son's death and rally together. I always had a great respect for Dungy's coaching style and the class with which he (and by extension his team) handles himself on and off the field. Not until this, however, did I realize just how much Dungy's players are willing to follow him into hell.

Indy will be healthy by the divisional round. They, at full strength, are just a notch better than the rest of the league, and any teams coming to Indy will have to bring their A+++++ game. Their A game just won't do the job.

If my Colts make the big game, they should manhandle any NFC team. Look at how closely our JV played Seattle last week.

Everyone's back on the Pats jock since the streak was broken, which is to be expected. They've been everyone's golden boys for a while now, but their quality of opposition just hasn't been that good, and they've not played well against other playoff bound teams this year. Their only real quality dominating win against a good team was the beatdown they put on Tampa Bay, but that's with the great (sarcasm) Chris Simms at QB. Their defeat of the Bills was good, but then again, the Bills aren't, their takedown of a suspect Bengals team notwithstanding. By current seeding, NE has played 5 playoff teams this year, and they've lost three of them, beating PIT on a last second field goal due to piss-poor clock management from Cowher (big surprise).

[natbumpo]

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Everyone's back on the Pats jock since the streak was broken, which is to be expected. They've been everyone's golden boys for a while now, but their quality of opposition just hasn't been that good, and they've not played well against other playoff bound teams this year. Their only real quality dominating win against a good team was the beatdown they put on Tampa Bay, but that's with the great (sarcasm) Chris Simms at QB. Their defeat of the Bills was good, but then again, the Bills aren't, their takedown of a suspect Bengals team notwithstanding. By current seeding, NE has played 5 playoff teams this year, and they've lost three of them, beating PIT on a last second field goal due to piss-poor clock management from Cowher (big surprise).

It's imapossible to compare what the Pats did at the start of the year to now. Because a) they played the hardest 7 game stretch EVER! (accodrding to elias sports bureau based on records of oppenents from previous year) plus that was when they were beatten up.

Now they are healthy. Dillon is back, Bruschi is back (and yes he will play, I am 100% confident of that), the the pass rush is crazy, the secondary actually benefted from getting picked on because they are atleast average now.

And yes, they have played an easy schedule but they have DOMINATED those oppenents. The D has only given up 24 points and 600 yards of offense in the last 4 games.

And give me a close game against ANY team and the Pats win. Best QB and best kicker in football.

[meatwad]

Quality of opposition? Are you kidding me? Yeah they were in an easy division this year, but they had the hardest first half in the NFL!

[inuts]

Quality of opposition? Are you kidding me? Yeah they were in an easy division this year, but they had the hardest first half in the NFL!

I do agree with this. I think the Pats' first half was ridiculously hard, and, breaking even is about as good as anyone in the NFL would do.

[meatwad]

I do agree with this. I think the Pats' first half was ridiculously hard, and, breaking even is about as good as anyone in the NFL would do.

Plus you add the injuries to that list and I think they did amazing.

[inuts]

Plus you add the injuries to that list and I think they did amazing.

I guess that's the other part. The Pats got real healthy real quick, and they've been crushing everyone since. What they did to the Jets was more unbelievable than any of their other victories, if for no other reason the Patriots could have held the ball for 75% of the game. That's a lot against anyone.

[natbumpo]

I guess that's the other part. The Pats got real healthy real quick, and they've been crushing everyone since. What they did to the Jets was more unbelievable than any of their other victories, if for no other reason the Patriots could have held the ball for 75% of the game. That's a lot against anyone.

That was a more dominating game than almost anyother I have seen them play in the past 5 years. The Jets didn't pick-up their first first down until the thrid quarter - that is pure domination.

[old_school_soul]

I don't care about all these percentages and odds of which team winning what.. that makes football boring.. Who wants to sit and analyze who's going to win? That takes the fun out of the game, at least for me.. It's the immeasurable that always makes the game exciting (and the beer). Maybe it's because my team is not favored to go all the way..

That being said, if we (Redskins) make it to the playoffs, we will make it to the Super Bowl. :twisted:

[HereComes30]

Well it looks like the playoff picture is a lock....Wild Card weekend looks like this if you have not yet saw the match0ups...

Washington at Tampa Bay
Jacksonville at New England
Carolina at NY
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati

Predictions?

My predictions...Washington, New England, Carolina, and Pittsburgh.

[natbumpo]

Well it looks like the playoff picture is a lock....Wild Card weekend looks like this if you have not yet saw the match0ups...

Washington at Tampa Bay
Jacksonville at New England
Carolina at NY
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati

Predictions?

My predictions...Washington, New England, Carolina, and Pittsburgh.
I agree with you on the predictions.

[internut33]

Cinci's been in a funk as of late, but they have a possability of pulling that off. Beat them once this year.

Prob wont happen, but it would not surprise me. Cincy needs 1 more year before they're ready to be a post season threat i think.

[HereComes30]

I think Cincy gets too overly confident. And keep in mind that Cincy one against the Steelers on the road. Steelers are on the road this time. The key for the Steelers is to get a lead early and then do what they do best...run the ball and run out the clock. If they get into a shooting match with Cincy they are in trouble because I don't think the Steelers have enough weapons in the way of receivers to effectively win a shoot out.

[inuts]

Well it looks like the playoff picture is a lock....Wild Card weekend looks like this if you have not yet saw the match0ups...

Washington at Tampa Bay
Jacksonville at New England
Carolina at NY
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati

Predictions?

My predictions...Washington, New England, Carolina, and Pittsburgh.

Tampa, Jacksonville, NY, and Cinn (though I am a Pats fan and I did predict Carolina to take the Super Bowl this year). Though Jacksonville beat Pitt, Cinn, and Seattle, they really didn't play any good teams this year, save for Indy and Denver who beat them.

[old_school_soul]

Skins are going to take the Bucs down. This is revenge for a bunch of bullshit from the last game. We know what has to be done. We've nailed down 5 in a row.

So I'm going for Washington, Pburg, NY, and NE.

[HereComes30]

inuts.... You really think the Pats will be beat? They are on a tear and are damn tough especially during the playoffs.

I think these will all be pretty good games and definitely worth the watching.

[inuts]

inuts.... You really think the Pats will be beat? They are on a tear and are damn tough especially during the playoffs.

I think these will all be pretty good games and definitely worth the watching.

I'm hoping the Pats don't get beat, and maybe I'm wrong. The Jags did beat Pitt and Cinn, but they had a really weak schedule. But the Pats also don't have a lot of experience playing the Jags. Then again, the game is in NE, and that might be too much for the Floridian Jags. Hopefully it snows!!!

But I was also just thinking that...

Later in the playoffs, Indy can take care of Denver or Cinn if they need to. But the Pats could take out Indy. The Pats changed a lot in the last month, and, remember that game against the Jets, when the Pats held the ball for nearly 75% of the game? The Pats could easily do something similar enough to the Colts if they were to meet in the playoffs. The best defense is a great offense, and Peyton can't do much if he's not on the field.

[yankeeyosh]

The Giants should have no problem with the panthers...at least I would hope so. I would be concerned if they had to play the Bears the following week. January at Soldier Field would not be an ideal place to play for a visiting team...particularly as hot as the Bears have been. I will take my chances with the Seahawks.

[inuts]

The Giants should have no problem with the panthers...at least I would hope so. I would be concerned if they had to play the Bears the following week. January at Soldier Field would not be an ideal place to play for a visiting team...particularly as hot as the Bears have been. I will take my chances with the Seahawks.

Yeah, that's a good point. The Panthers would probably have a tough time in Chicago...

[yankeeyosh]

Go GIANTS!!!!! :D :D :D

[yankeeyosh]

This is the end...dang panthers :mad: Eli Manning has to learn not to throw so freaking high! And the defense to stop missing those tackles!

[inuts]

The Giants should have no problem with the panthers...

Hee hee hee...

[HereComes30]

I had a feeling the Giants would get beat...but 23-0! WOW!

Washington was a good defensive game to watch...but where the heck was the offense?

New England...blow out...surprise surprise

Steelers on here soon...I think Cincy is nervous and will lose as long as the Steelers don't shoot themselves in the foot which they have been known to do this season.

[internut33]

Hee hee hee...

Double hee hee hee

[and1grad]

Nervous? What makes you think that? I think people give these Steelers too much credit.

[Dreamchasa]

The fact that C. Palmer got hurt on the first play didn't help but I dont think it would have mattered much. Pitts running game DOMINATED.

NE/Indy AFC Championship....Indy is my sentimental favorite.

SEA/Was NFC Championship....Sea is my pick b/c Was can't give its D any rest and at some point it will break.

[HereComes30]

Well if the Steelers play against Indy like they did yesterday, then Indy will move on. The Steelers need to find a way to keep Manning in check...fluster him a little like they did the last time they met in the first half...and then get a lead. Steelers are tough to beat when thye have a lead. But then again, you could be up by 2 TDs to Indy and I would not rule them out of any game unless Peyton was hurt. Going to be a VERY interesting game.

So next weekend looks like this...

Washington at Seatle
New England at Denver
Pittsburgh at Indy
Carolina at Chicago


My predictions....

Seatle, NE, Indy, and Chicago

[and1grad]

The fact that C. Palmer got hurt on the first play didn't help but I dont think it would have mattered much.
I WHOLEHEARTEDLY disagree with that. It mattered a whole helluva lot. Take Brady off the Patriots..do you think they'd have a snowball's chance? Of course not, neither did Cincinnati after Palmer got hurt. Cinn's D wouldnt have been on the field as much as they were and Cinn would have had the ability to make big plays. Kitna cant throw the deep ball. Plus Palmer's their leader. I give them credit for playing a decent first half but the outcome was inevitable.

[meatwad]

I WHOLEHEARTEDLY disagree with that. It mattered a whole helluva lot. Take Brady off the Patriots..do you think they'd have a snowball's chance? Of course not, neither did Cincinnati after Palmer got hurt. Cinn's D wouldnt have been on the field as much as they were and Cinn would have had the ability to make big plays. Kitna cant throw the deep ball. Plus Palmer's their leader. I give them credit for playing a decent first half but the outcome was inevitable.

Bingo. Did you see the looks on the players faces? They looked like they'd already lost. Plus their number 2 or 3 receiver was knocked out on the same play.

[wordsmith]

I have absolutely nothing to say about anything relating to football whatsoever, except to note that this a.m., I googled the lyrics to the Chicago Bears' "Superbowl Shuffle," from when I was in third grade.

[and1grad]

I have absolutely nothing to say about anything relating to football whatsoever, except to note that this a.m., I googled the lyrics to the Chicago Bears' "Superbowl Shuffle," from when I was in third grade.
Sigh...you get back in that kitchen and make me a sandwich. :evil: :lol:

[Dreamchasa]

and I AGAIN for the sake of football sake disagree with Meat and And1.

Not saying it didn't dim their chances but I picked Pittsburgh BEFORE Palmer was hurt.

That Defense looked horrible going into the playoffs and quite frankly I think Pittsburgh had the better momentum and the better team. Would it have been a better game if Palmer wasn't hurt....Yes. Would the outcome have changed? Not likely. Cincy needs to address that D. Thurman's a beast however.

All that said....I cheer for the worst team in the NFL so who am I to complain.

oh yea and Word....i'll take a roast beef on wheat with tomatoes, mayo, and lettuce....w/ swiss cheese. Dont forget the chips and coke either. :D

[HereComes30]

oh yea and Word....i'll take a roast beef on wheat with tomatoes, mayo, and lettuce....w/ swiss cheese. Dont forget the chips and coke either

Damn that sounds like a good sandwhich! One for me too please!!

Was anyone else shocked by the Giants getting clobbered or the Eli having a melt down? I thought he might struggle on the bigger stage being so young and inexperienced, but I didn't think they would get skunked.

[Dreamchasa]

I can't say I was suprised by either CAR or PIT winning. They just seemed to have the better D's. More experienced QB's as far as playoff's is concerned.

I think just like in the NCAA good guard play is huge in the NFL Playoffs there is nothing like a SOLID D AND PLAYOFF TESTED QB.

[red]

i was a little shocked, but he's young. Eli was getting no protection and Tiki's running game was totally shut down.

but I'm a jets fan, so i guess nothing shocks me.

for next weekend i like:
washington
NE (even though i hate the pats and hope they lose)
Indy
Chicago

[and1grad]

Not saying it didn't dim their chances but I picked Pittsburgh BEFORE Palmer was hurt.

That Defense looked horrible going into the playoffs and quite frankly I think Pittsburgh had the better momentum and the better team. Would it have been a better game if Palmer wasn't hurt....Yes. Would the outcome have changed? Not likely. Cincy needs to address that D. Thurman's a beast however.
Cin matches up well with Pitt. Lets not act like they're demonstratively better than the Bengals. They're not. For all intents & purposes, Cin didnt even show up in that first game against Pitt and Palmer played very well against them in the last game. It was NOT a foregone conclusion on either side.

I cant see Washington beating Seattle...especially with how BAD they played that last game AND a rested Alexander. I dont like the Pats much either but I cant help but think Plummer's gonna try to overdo it. Pitt cant score with or stop Indy so I'll be surprised if that one isnt over by halftime. I think Carolina will give Chitown a better game than the last one...assuming DelHomme doesnt spend the game on his back again. I think Jake's experience, versus Grossman's lackof, PLUS Steve Smith, certified game-breaker, give Carolina the edge.

[and1grad]

but I'm a jets fan, so i guess nothing shocks me.
A winning season might. The Jets have half a quarterback and no coach and tho I do love Curtis Martin...he's too old to carry a team. They might look like the Raiders next year.

[red]

did i tell you I met Curtis Martin? but i think he is done. Chad too.

anyway, this is no place for talk of my losing team, but i just had to say that Curtis Martin was very nice even though my husband was practically slobbering all over him with excitement.

i have now resigned myself to rooting for teams in the post-season with ex-jets (like Santana Moss)...

[and1grad]

I really dont think he's done tho. I mean, just last season he was leading the league in rushing. I believe it was b/w him and Bettis.

[onahappiernote]

I think DeShaun Foster's running is again going to be key to the Panthers success or failure. Other than that, Indy should take Pittsburgh, New England should beat Denver, and Seattle should beat Washington. On another note, don't spit at people on TV, it could cost you $17,000.

[inuts]

I like the Panthers over the Bears. The Panthers have playoff experience and confidence in their ability to play in the playoffs.

I don't see how it's possible for the Skins to beat the Seahawks, but then again I'm not sold on the Seahawks.

I don't see how Pitt can beat Indy, but when it comes to playoff games Indy is anything but invincible.

The Pats and Denver are evenly matched. The Pats have a hard time in Denver, but can Jake the Snake battle with Belichick's defensive schemes??? As much as I don't think the Pats can do it, nobody ever thinks the Pats can do it. And yet, they do it. I'll go with the Pats, just because I don't think they can do it.

[yankeeyosh]

I like the Panthers over the Bears. The Panthers have playoff experience and confidence in their ability to play in the playoffs.

January. Chicago. Soldier Field. I like Bears.

[wordsmith]

Sigh...you get back in that kitchen and make me a sandwich. :evil: :lol:

What, knuckle sammich? I'm strong you know. Quite the bruiser.

[wordsmith]

January. Chicago. Soldier Field. I like Bears.

You're gonna MAKE me do this, aren't you...sigh, very well...


Chorus
We are the Bears Shufflin' Crew
Shufflin' on down, doin' it for you.
We're so bad we know we're good.
Blowin' your mind like we knew we would.
You know we're just struttin' for fun
Struttin' our stuff for everyone.
We're not here to start not trouble.
We're just here to do the Super Bowl Shuffle.

Walter Payton
Well, they call me Sweetness,
And I like to dance.
Runnin' the ball is like makin' romance.
We've had the goal since training camp
To give Chicago a Super Bowl Champ.
And we're not doin' this
Because we're greedy.
The Bears are doin' it to feed the needy.
We didn't come here to look for trouble,
We just came here to do
The Super Bowl Shuffle.

Willie Gault
This is Speedy Willie, and I'm world class.
I like runnin' but i love to get the pass.
I practice all day and dance all night,
I got to get ready for the Sunday fight.
Now I'm as smooth as a chocolate swirl,
I dance a little funky, so watch me girl.
There's not one here that does it like me,
My Super Bowl Shuffle will set you free.

Mike Singletary
I'm Samurai Mike I stop'em cold.
Part of the defense, big and bold,
I've been jammin' for quite a while,
Doin' what's right and settin' the style,
Give me a chance, I'll rock you good,
Nobody messin' in my neighborhood.
I didn't come here lookin' for trouble,
I just came to do The Super Bowl Shuffle

(Repeat Chorus)

Jim McMahon
I'm the punky QB, known as McMahon.
When I hit the turf, I've got no plan.
I just throw my body all over the field.
I can't dance, but I can throw the pill.
I motivate the cats, I like to tease.
I play so cool, I aim to please.
That's why you all got here on the double
To catch me doin' the Super Bowl Shuffle.

Otis Wilson
I'm mama's boy Otis, one of a kind.
The ladies all love me
For my body and my mind.
I'm slick on the floor as I can be
But ain't no sucker gonna get past me.
Some guys are jealous
Of my style and class,
That's why some end up on their -,
I didn't come here lookin' for trouble,
I just get down to The Super Bowl Shuffle.

Steve Fuller
They say Jimbo is our man.
If Jimmy can't do it, I sure can.
This is Steve, and it's no wonder
I run like lightnin', pass like thunder.
So bring on Atlanta, bring on Dallas,
This is for Mike and Papa Bear Halas.
I'm not here to feather his ruffle,
I just came here to do
The Super Bowl Shuffle.

Mike Richardson
I'm L.A. Mike, and I play it cool.
They don't sneak by me 'cause I'm no fool.
I fly on the field and get on down.
Everybody knows I don't mess around.
I can break'em, shake'em,
Any time of day.
I like to steal it and make 'em pay,
So please don't cry to beat my hustle
'Cause I'm just here to do
The Super Bowl Shuffle.

(Repeat Chorus)

Richard Dent
The sackman's comin', I'm your man Dent.
if the quarterback's slow,
He's gonna get bent.
We stop the run, we stop the pass,
I like to dump guys on their -.
We love to play for the world's best fans,
You better start makin'
Your Super Bowl plans.
But don't get ready or go to any trouble
Unless you practice
The Super Bowl Shuffle.

Gary Fencik
It's Gary here, and I'm Mr.Clean.
They call me "hit man,"
Don't know what they mean.
They throw it long and watch me run,
I'm on my man, one-on-one.
Buddy's guys cover it down to the bone,
That's why they call us the 46 zone.
Come on everybody let's scream and yell,
We're goin' to do the Shuffle,
Then ring your bell.

William Perry
You're lookin' at the Fridge,
I'm the rookie.
I may be large, but I'm no dumb cookie.
You've seen me hit, you've seen me run,
When I kick and pass, we'll have more fun.
I can dance, you will see
The others, they all learn from me.
I don't come here lookin' for trouble,
I just came here to do
The Super Bowl Shuffle.

We are the Bears Shufflin' Crew
Shufflin' on down, doin' it for you.
We're so bad we know we're good.
Blowin' your mind like we knew we would.
You know we're just struttin' for fun
Struttin' our stuff for everyone.
We're not here to start not trouble.
We're just here to do the Super Bowl Shuffle.

[wordsmith]

And, this just in , from honorary Bear, and1grad...who really knows his way running around Chicago:

my name is and1 and i dont play
i dont know the words but i know the way
i dont dance anywhere but on the field
when i run a route, all the defense yields
i got the moves to make the ladies shout
when i juke and jive, i leave no doubt
they shouldnt have even went thru all this trouble
cuz i just busted out the super bowl shuffle

[RudeGirl]

I predict that the Pgh-Indy matchup this Sunday will be very, very close. A lot will depend upon the Steelers' offense and how healthy it is (figuratively speaking, I suppose...). Pgh is known to play better outside, in shitty weather, on grass, so the Colts certainly have field advantage.

Anyway, I don't think my hometeam stands a chance against the Patriots after that, and I kind of want my Sundays back, anyway.

[yankeeyosh]

You're gonna MAKE me do this, aren't you...sigh, very well...


William Perry
You're lookin' at the Fridge,
I'm the rookie.
I may be large, but I'm no dumb cookie.
You've seen me hit, you've seen me run,
When I kick and pass, we'll have more fun.
I can dance, you will see
The others, they all learn from me.
I don't come here lookin' for trouble,
I just came here to do
The Super Bowl Shuffle.

You know, in 85 I was a Dolphins fan, but the Fridge was definitely the Man.

[HereComes30]

I don't see how Pitt can beat Indy, but when it comes to playoff games Indy is anything but invincible.

The things we keep clinging to here in Pittsburgh are: the Steelers were still very much into the game going into half time the last time the two teams met; the Steelers are healthier than they were the last time the 2 teams met; the Steelers are on a winning streak and are in the zone...Indy has had a week off to get rusty; the Steelers will not be as affected by the loud noise in the dome as they were the last time because they have already experienced it although it will likely be even louder...probably turn up the volume on those crowd microphones too; the Steelers have nothing to lose...they just need to go out there and leave it all on the field...advantage of being the underdog

Only two words though needs to be said to make the argument for Indy to win... Peyton Manning

[and1grad]

The things we keep clinging to here in Pittsburgh are: the Steelers were still very much into the game going into half time the last time the two teams met; the Steelers are healthier than they were the last time the 2 teams met; the Steelers are on a winning streak and are in the zone...Indy has had a week off to get rusty; the Steelers will not be as affected by the loud noise in the dome as they were the last time because they have already experienced it although it will likely be even louder...probably turn up the volume on those crowd microphones too; the Steelers have nothing to lose...they just need to go out there and leave it all on the field...advantage of being the underdog
This is what Pitt fans believe? Wow. I bet Disney does BIG business over there.

[Dreamchasa]

Ummmm ok I said I liked Pitt the last game but NOT a chance they go into Indy and dominate. Underdog my muchacha.

That crowd noise will have an impact on the game unless Pitt can get up early and quite frankly I think Big Ben is having nightmares already about Mathis and Freeney. They might be a good run blocking team but I doubt they will be able to handle Indy's pass run w/o 6 or 7 staying into block.

And though the D looked good last week Cincy w/o Palmer was NOT the same O even if I still predicted them to lose so unless Peyton is getting hurt on the first play of this game....that experienced O is making plans to face Bill B and the Pats once again by HALFTIME. (out on a limb there).

I'm not sold on SEA either but no way they lose to WAS but they will lose to CAR. :)

[Forecaster18]

The things we keep clinging to here in Pittsburgh are: the Steelers were still very much into the game going into half time the last time the two teams met; the Steelers are healthier than they were the last time the 2 teams met; the Steelers are on a winning streak and are in the zone...Indy has had a week off to get rusty; the Steelers will not be as affected by the loud noise in the dome as they were the last time because they have already experienced it although it will likely be even louder...probably turn up the volume on those crowd microphones too; the Steelers have nothing to lose...they just need to go out there and leave it all on the field...advantage of being the underdog

Only two words though needs to be said to make the argument for Indy to win... Peyton Manning

16-7 at halftime isn't out of the game, but when you're being completely dominated like the Steelers were in that game (evidenced by Cowher's onside kick to start the second half, essentially saying "we can't beat you"), that's getting awfully close to out of it. The quick TD to start the second half sealed it, and put the game in Benny's hands, which is exactly where Steeler fans don't want it.

If they thought it was loud before...CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW, BENNY???!!!

[and1grad]

Its a wrap for the 'skins. Seems like they were around a lot longer than they should've been anyway. Is it me or did Alexander look like he would've been able to play later in the game?

Also, I was very impressed with how Belichick used his last timeout to rally his troops on D b4 halftime after that turnover. Another reason his designation as THE quintessential coach is very much deserved.

[and1grad]

The King....is dead.

[meatwad]

I don't know if dead is the right word, but comatose might not be a bad description. One absolutely HORRIBLE call by the refs and then just shitty play from the offense and special teams. What an aweful game. I think I'd be happier if the Broncos had actually beat the Pats instead of the Pats beating themselves.

When do pitchers and catchers report?

[and1grad]

Well, for the sake of the playoffs, dead IS the operative word.

[meatwad]

Dead for Peyton's place to. As much as I hate Vanderjact (sp?), I did want to see Peyton get a ring if we weren't going to. Guess I have another reason to hate Vanderass.

[and1grad]

Ha! I'm glad the Colts lost...now I get to torture my cousin who thinks Peyton is god's gift...and gives Brady barely any credit. Lunacy. The Colts are a diff team when they dont get to play with a lead.

Can you believe the Panthers have scored in about the time it took me to write this post?
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[internut33]

guess i'll root for denver now. I hate the steelers.

[HereComes30]

WOW WOW WOW! STEELERS WIN!!!!

Did you see the game? Loved the Steelers coming out throwing. And man was Peyton off his game. Was it the lack of offensive line help? Good Steelers D? Rusty offense from not playing any serios offense for the last 5 games?

I was frankly shocked that New England lost...never saw that coming.

13-7 right now in favor of Carolina...too bad I cannot watch the game...no cable. I'm going to miss all of next weekends games too...sure there will be plenty of game recaps.

[RudeGirl]

WOW WOW WOW! STEELERS WIN!!!!

Did you see the game? Loved the Steelers coming out throwing. And man was Peyton off his game. Was it the lack of offensive line help? Good Steelers D? Rusty offense from not playing any serios offense for the last 5 games?

I was frankly shocked that New England lost...never saw that coming.

Our defense was pretty tight today, especially at the end. I caught the game in bits and pieces at bars around the neighborhood while I was running errands.

Last night, I watched most of the New England game. They looked sloppy. I suppose I'm glad they lost, even though I was definitely more into my drink than into the football game.

[Dreamchasa]

I was really cheering for the Colts primarily Tony Dungy more than anyone.

These playoffs are un-predictable.

[meatwad]

And is it just me or are the refs really dropping the ball this year?

[and1grad]

Carolina @ Seattle. Pittsburgh @ Denver.

Ok people. Who do ya got?

My money's still on the certified gamebreaker. Plus, Alexander's a question mark with that concussion. Hassleback's good but that was the Redskins. Carolina.

Scary to play at Mile High but if anyone's not afraid, its the Steelers. Big Ben's made me a believer and the Bus now owes his team a great game. Pittsburgh.

I got the visitors in both games. Who's with me? :razz:

[and1grad]

And is it just me or are the refs really dropping the ball this year?
Its not just you. The referees have been questionable at best.

[inuts]

Wow. Having the Patriots eliminated was the final piece that the Colts really needed, and they still managed to not make the Super Bowl. They're just not a good playoff team. And Carolina is still in the hunt.

[LakeJay]

Officiating across the 3 major sports is getting more and more shoddy especially in the playoffs. A good number of questionable calls this past weekend.

I think it'll be Pittsburgh vs. Carolina in Detroit.

[HereComes30]

Its not just you. The referees have been questionable at best.

No kidding! Any see the uncalled pass interference on Randal El? Or the defensive encroachment that was called nothing at all? Or Troy's interception? And I didn't catch it but someone said on TV about the clock being allowed to run beyond the 25 second play clock at the end of the 4th quarter as well to give Indy more time. RIDICULOUS! And the Steelers STILL won.

I thought it was great that all week long reporters were talking about the noise being a factor and it was not at all and the Steelers I don't think had a delay of game or off sides even once! Speaking of reports...Boomer and the gang looked downright depressed that their beloved Colts lost.

I am going with Seattle and Pittsburgh. But I say this having not seen any of the Carolina game so I don't really know how they are looking. Just like what I have saw from Seattle. The Steelers will have their hands full with Denver, but I love the way they rise to the challenge...how they step it up when it counts most. Plus they are all healthy and playing their best football of the year. Plus of course the hometown favorite. :-)

[inuts]

Officiating across the 3 major sports is getting more and more shoddy especially in the playoffs. A good number of questionable calls this past weekend.

I think it'll be Pittsburgh vs. Carolina in Detroit.

I think that would be the most interesting matchup. The AFC should be (or have been) represented by the Pats, Indy or Pitt. Since Pitt is the only one left...

And Seattle was the top seed in the NFC, but I want to see Carolina in there more.

[HereComes30]

The officials have come back and said they made a mistake on the interception in the Steelers game....DUH! And that added 8 points to the board for Indy and made the game way closer then it should have been.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06017/639210.stm

[Dreamchasa]

Anybody got there picks for this weekend?

Denver and Carolina are mine.

[blueyes]

Steelers.

and I guess Carolina...?

Sorry - I bleed black and gold. :redface: :)

Although, if the Steelers have as good a game as they did last week (sans the amazingly idiotic calls)...my office will be eating Colorado buffalo burgers this time next week. :huge:

Our Cincinnati office begrudgingly sent us Cincinnati chili (which is more like nutmeg-y brown meat sauce - ew) when we won the Cincinnati game. If we had lost that game, our office (out of Pittsburgh, obviously) would have been sending 4-lbs of kielbasa and appropriate Mancini's rolls.

[labrat2111]

Anybody got there picks for this weekend?

Denver and Carolina are mine.

Same here.

[HereComes30]

Steelers and Seattle

[and1grad]

After hearing multiple arguments and reading all kinds of articles, I'm STILL goin with the VISITORS. Its amazing to me what is being said about the Seattle game. What does Steve Smith have to do to prove he's a dominant player? Jake DelHomme? Tournament tested AND proven. Goings is a more than capable running back. Why are people acting like he's fresh out of the arena league? Seattle beat one team that BARELY even deserved to BE IN the playoffs. Their best player is a question mark. This just seems like a no-brainer to me.

The Steelers/Broncos game is tough. Lets face it, Denver beat a Pats team that wasnt a championship team. They were living on borrowed time and we all knew it. Plummer is playing great. Mile High might be the toughest place to play. They've probably got the best corner left in the playoffs in Bailey. I'm takin the Steelers. Pitt isnt afraid of Mile High and if Indianapolis wasnt a factor, Mile High wont be. I FULLY expect The Bus to have a big game. Remember, the Super Bowl is in his hometown and he almost BLEW the game last week. I'll take Big Ben over any QB left not named Jake DelHomme. Hopefully after Denver loses, these experts will stop kissing Shanahan's ass. He managed to win 2 championships with arguably the best QB in NFL history. Wow. He's a mastermind. Please.

[yankeeyosh]

where are the pittsburghers? They should be whooping it up right now....

[yankeeyosh]

Well congrats to you Pittsburghers...you all know who you are...you can come out of hiding now :) Solid win, superb defense...and timely plays all game. Now let's see if you're going to play the birds or the cats...

EDIT: looks like it will be the birds...

[yankeeyosh]

Hmmmm....not much Pittsburgh support. I guess the GMOP thread sums it up. Oh well. Any Seattlites out there???? For about a year, I was a closet Seattle fan, so I guess I'd be supporting them...

[and1grad]

I like the Steelers. I rooted for them when O'Donnell blew the Super Bowl also. Dont get me wrong, they arent my fave team or anything. I'm disappointed with the Panthers today. They're making the Seahawks look like the Colts. Ridiculous.

[blueyes]

Sorry, Mark - there was a wee bit of celebrating going on here... :huge:

They shut down a part of the South Side of Pittsburgh (which was at one point in the Guiness Book of World Records for having the most bars in the shortest distance) and the Strip District (which is not where the strippers are) was nutty, too. Police in riot gear just standin' around...letting people get all worked up...the local stations have been carrying split screens: one of Denver, one of the city.

Oh, we love our Steelers! :huge: :cool:

I am so very happy that Bettis gets to go home - did you see him calling up to his mom "I'm going home!" - that was really awesome!

Only one more game to go for that one for the thumb! :p

[RudeGirl]

when O'Donnell blew the Super Bowl

...RG was cursing the tee vee.

:twisted:

Oh, I hate him. I hate that man.

[yankeeyosh]

I like the Steelers. I rooted for them when O'Donnell blew the Super Bowl also. Dont get me wrong, they arent my fave team or anything. I'm disappointed with the Panthers today. They're making the Seahawks look like the Colts. Ridiculous.

O'Donnell...I seriously remember him more as part as that great powerhouse of a team known as the 96 Jets than the Pittsburgh team of a year prior...(of course, he wasn't really to blame b/c he got hurt early on that season...but boy oh boy. It was so bad that the Giants won six times as many games as the Jets that year, and still had a losing record)

[HereComes30]

What does Steve Smith have to do to prove he's a dominant player? Jake DelHomme?

Win the game that puts them in the Super Bowl I guess! ;-)

I didn't get to see the game because I was on a bus coming back from Nashville....but someone found out that you could call a certain number at the local radio station that is the home station for the Steelers and listen to the game over the phone. So we got to hear the 2nd quarter onward via a cell phone over the microphone on the bus!

A good friend of mine had his dad call him after the game and his dad said "they are shooting fireworks off right here near the house..and then I heard gunshots going off...and then a fire truck goes zipping up the street with the sirens blaring...I went outside to see what was going on and they were riding up and down the street, hanging off the truck waving terrible towels!"

And then fire trucks met the team when they returned...sprayed water from canons on the tops of the trucks over the airplane....hundreds of fans at the airport to greet the team as they arrived back in town.

I am sure that sales of Steelers shirts, towels, hats, and party supplies are going through the roof right now!! And I don't even own a single Steelers shirt.....what kind of a fan am I??? :-( I will likely stop on my way home from work...check out the mayhem at the store and see if there is anything left over.

Yeah...Pittsburgh is big on our Steelers....

And since we have not been to the big dance since 1995 season (and had a loser at quarterback then) there is some serious excitement here. Shirts were being made all night long...and Dick's Sporting Goods is opening all of their stores at 7 am today to allow people to purchase all of the new Steelers shirts and hats and other garb.

Just kind of hard to believe...4 games left in the regular season and I thought the Steelers were done...put a fork in them...They just didn't look like they had it like in past years. And now...WOW!!

So I guess Jake remembered that he was playing uncharacteristically and went back to old form...Steelers defense was going nuts... And a veyr inspiring pregame speech by Jerome "The Bus" Bettis had the team ready to play. This will definitely be Jerome's last game now...getting to play in his home town in a Superbowl...can't top that other than obviously winning it. He will exit on a high note and be a clinch for the Hall of Fame.

"HERE WE GO....STEELERS....HERE WE GO....PITTSBURGH's GOING TO THE SUPERBOWL!!" (I will see if I can find the entire song lyrics)

[HereComes30]

Ohh...I am going to start a new thread just for the Superbowl....

This one is getting kind of long and sure there are others that would like to jump into the discussion but don't want to read all the history leading up to it...so let's continue there...

[HereComes30]

Posting it in Current Events by the way...

[and1grad]

Win the game that puts them in the Super Bowl I guess! ;-)
DelHomme didnt even show up for that game and I wouldnt say he was playing uncharacterically well. The guy's been solid throughout the playoffs until that game. He was rated higher than any other playoff QB in HISTORY. He played uncharacteristically last night. Bettis was already a lock for the Hall.

[glitterchick81]

I'm so excited about the Steelers going to the Super Bowl!!! :D

[motochic]

Go Steelers!!!!

"HERE WE GO....STEELERS....HERE WE GO....PITTSBURGH's GOING TO THE SUPERBOWL!!"
Cowher power will get the job done....
This is the year we'll get that one for the thumb... Here we go...Steelers...:)