Super Bowl 50

[charliepanayi]

Will you be watching? Even if it's just for the ads. I'll be up to a ridiculous hour on Sunday night watching it (no work on Monday thankfully). I think the Panthers will win by 10, but just hope Denver don't get crushed again like they did two years ago. At least Tom Brady isn't winning again this year.

[Del Murder]

Yeah I'll watch. I hope the Panthers win. Boooo Denver.

[Pheesh]

The Denver defense is amazing, but by rights the Broncos have no business being in this game imo. I love me some Payton, but he is a shell of himself and it's going to be painful to watch Norman and Kuechly pick off all his horrible looking flutter-balls.

I'm hoping for a good game as well, but im saying it'll be Carolina by 3 touchdowns.

[sharkythesharkdogg]

I'm hoping for a good game as well, but im saying it'll be Carolina by 3 touchdowns.

They're the home team, and I'm pulling for them, so I think you're right.

For the sake of an entertaining game I hope you're wrong.

[Pant Leg Eater from the Bad World]

Of course I will.

Since I'm in North Carolina, and the Panthers beat my Seahawks, and they are from the NFC, I will be rooting for Carolina.

Also Bubba, I'm pretty positive that Denver is the home team. They did choose to wear white jerseys though.

[Colonel Angus]

Yeah, Denver chose to wear white, despite being the home team. They're 1-1 in SBs wearing white, whereas they're 0-2 while wearing Orange.

[charliepanayi]

They're 0-4 when wearing orange. And they got thrashed all four of those times. I guess they're glad they're in white this time!

[escobert]

They're 0-4 when wearing orange. And they got thrashed all four of those times. I guess they're glad they're in white this time!

something like 14 of 15 of the last Super Bowl winners have worn white.


I'd like to see either team win. There are players on both teams that I would love to see get a ring at the twilight of their carers. Manning on Denver and Tillman and Allen on Carolina.

[Bubba]

Also Bubba, I'm pretty positive that Denver is the home team. They did choose to wear white jerseys though.

I never said they were. In fact, I haven't said anything in this thread. LEAVE ME ALONE.

[Colonel Angus]

:lol: @ PLEF for mixing Sharky & Bubba.

[Pant Leg Eater from the Bad World]

I WAS REALLY DRUNK

[sharkythesharkdogg]

I meant they're my home team. I'm in South Carolina. :lol:

[FFNut]

The Denver defense is amazing, but by rights the Broncos have no business being in this game imo. I love me some Payton, but he is a shell of himself and it's going to be painful to watch Norman and Kuechly pick off all his horrible looking flutter-balls.

I'm hoping for a good game as well, but im saying it'll be Carolina by 3 touchdowns.

I think you're dead on. Cam Newton is going to destroy them. However I am a Bronco's fan.

[Bubba]

I don't envisage any problems for Carolina tonight. You never know, the Giants upset a few years ago was my favourite Super Bowl of all time.

Can't see a repeat though.

[Bubba]

Lady Gaga didn't do a bad job. I don't like when they change the melody too much though.

America has the best national anthem by a country mile. I'm English through and through but it makes me feel proud to have an American heritage whenever I hear it.

[Pheesh]

Well I was expecting an interception on Denver's first drive so they're already exceeding my expectations. Peyton's passes still look so slow, but he is still one of the best game managers around I guess, and it showed with how wide open some of those routes were.

[Bubba]

Bit of a wild throw from Cam on second down. Guy was wide open.

Probably just a tad nervous. Good throw on third down. Advantage Denver so far though.

[Bubba]

How can they rule that incomplete!

[Pheesh]

That was a catch to my eyes...

[Bubba]

Oh man! Cam is choking!

Incredible start!

Edit: Well over on that throw. He needs to relax. Loosen up.

[Pheesh]

Von Miller is a menace. Cam does totally look like he has the jitters though.

[Bubba]

I keep seeing faces from NFL: A Bad Lip Reading and I can't take this Super Bowl seriously.

Carolina will still win this, I think. Once Cam settles, they'll be too strong.

[Pheesh]

New Bourne trailer just made this Super Bowl worth it.

[FFNut]

I wish I could jump like Stewart.

[Bubba]

Cam has settled. Ridiculous jump by Stewart. Panthers will be ahead by halftime. They'll run away with it in the second half.

[Pheesh]

I think Carolina's sub-par receivers combined with the Broncos pass rush and pass coverage might keep it close. But at the end of the day the Panthers basically have Calvin Johnson playing quarter back for them, and there is no way you can stop him from running it all game long.

The bigger surprise for me has been Carolina's defense. I was expecting much much more.

[FFNut]

6q yard return. May have gone to no yards but it never did.

[FFNut]

61 yard return*

[Pheesh]

Bad mistake by Carolina special teams, that should have been no gain or even a fumble with how bold that guy was not calling for the fair catch.

[Bubba]

It looks like it'll be a much closer game than we all thought!

I wish I lived in America...

[FFNut]

It looks like it'll be a much closer game than we all thought!

I wish I lived in America...

North Anerica in general is a mess right now. Great live sports isn't the trade off that England can give you.

[Pheesh]

I still feel like Peyton is finishing this game with 2 INTs despite what I said about the Carolina defense. Comparing his throws to Cam's cannon arm is just crazy. I can't see this game ending without a pickoff for Norman and Kuechly each.

[FFNut]

Fumble Recovory!

[Pheesh]

My god. That's like the 5th time a ball has come loose for the Panthers. It's going to cost them the game if they're not careful.

[Bubba]

14-13 Half Time

31-13 Full Time

Edit: I posted that just as Ealy intercepted it!

[FFNut]

There is one for Pheesh. He is calling Payton's game!

[Pheesh]

There's 1.

[Bubba]

Nah man, you didn't call Ealy!

[Pheesh]

Haha, still a long way to go. Give him time.

[Formalhaut]

I'm impressed with the way in which American football is catching on in the U.K. I can't profess any great love for the sport myself, but I know several friends who follow it. One of them attempted to give me a basic rundown on plays, conversions, different positions, etc. It was much to take in.

[Bubba]

Don't try to understand it, Formy.

Do what I do and pay attention to the back of the jerseys. That way, when I post in this thread I sound like I know what I'm talking about.

[FFNut]

Between working on my LP, watching a game, ordering Chinese food, and posting here my game has been full. Great first half though.

Now grow up in Canada where it's the same game but the rules and field size change Formy. It can be a lot to take in at first.

[Bubba]

Coldplay were out of their depth.

[Pheesh]

Sweet dance off. Wish the game was decided that way. Personally I like Peyton's chances in a dance off. What he lacks in general rhythm he makes up for in tenacity and pelvic thrusting.

[Formalhaut]

Sweet dance off. Wish the game was decided that way. Personally I like Peyton's chances in a dance off. What he lacks in general rhythm he makes up for in tenacity and pelvic thrusting.

Do they get bonus points for celebratory thrusting?

[FFNut]

Ok let's play Breath of Fire II finished for tonight (cheap plug) Though it is the best part I posts so far if the pictures work. No lets watch football!

[Bubba]

Still only six points behind. Carolina will still win.

[Pheesh]

The later it gets the worse the Internet gets in this house. The game is becoming almost unwatchable for me, very frustrating.

[FFNut]

If cam Newton can hold on to that ball. Denver's defence has been great! Quick whistle's have been his saving grace with the amount of times he dropped that ball.

[Bubba]

I love Peyton Manning. It would be a fairy tale for him to win this. Surely not though!

[FFNut]

It would be a great end to Peyton's career.

[Pheesh]

What the hell was that sequence? God this game is messy.

[FFNut]

It has been yes.

[Pheesh]

Please let this be an exciting 4th quarter. Despite being close this game has been incredibly dull for the most part.

[Bubba]

Carolina to win

Cam is about to write his name in NFL history.

[charliepanayi]

Somewhere Eli Manning is desperately jabbing pins into a doll of his brother.

[Pheesh]

If they do win it I'm pretty sure Ealy has set himself up for the MVP of the game.

[FFNut]

Carolina to win

Cam is about to write his name in NFL history.

They have a nice shot right here.

[Bubba]

It is set up perfectly.

[FFNut]

Denver is in trouble here. They need to score on this possession.

[charliepanayi]

Denver in trouble? It's Carolina who are running out of time here, and showing no sign they can get the TD. Of course it only takes one moment.

[FFNut]

Denver has no offence. Carolina has shown they are trying to move the ball. So far it's been Denvers D that has kept them anyplace close in this game. Carolina is one score from the win.

[charliepanayi]

Denver may not need an offense at this rate.

EDIT: See what I mean?

Gold star for Denver defence and Denver special teams. Bag of spiders for everyone else. Carolina just couldn't respond to that defence. More fool me for ignoring the adage 'defence wins championships'. It's true over here in football, and it's true in NFL.

[FFNut]

That last play probably gave it to Denver not impossible for Carolina now, but it's a two score game with 3:00 left.

[Bubba]

So glad to see that my sport predictions are as reliable as always.

[charliepanayi]

In fairness, few people predicted Denver to win this.

[FFNut]

Denvers defence has stole this game!

[Pant Leg Eater from the Bad World]

Not being a big fan of either team. I've really enjoyed this game. Lots of turnovers. Lots of sacks. A couple decently big plays. It wasn't how I expected the game to go, but I'm okay with that. Carolina is playing Denver just like they did Atlanta. Surprisingly mediocre. Offensive wise, anyways.

Great game. Great game.

[Pheesh]

Assuming this plays out the way we expect it's very cool for Peyton and hats off to the Denver pass rush and coverage, but my god was this game dull. I honestly can't remember a single thing the Denver offense did except for a few good runs.

I also have have to scratch my head at how wrong my predictions were for this game, but just a bizarre combination of no red zone offense and a ridiculous number of fumbles completely halted a Carolina offense that I thought would have the edge. Priority number one has got to be getting Cam a proper receiver in the offseason.

[FFNut]

Congratulations to Mr. Manning and the Denver Broncos

[Bubba]

WHOO HOO! Go Bulls!

It's good to see LA finally banished the memories of Gretsky. Babe Ruth was immense.

[Pheesh]

Band wagon is leaving you say. Just let me jump on that bad boy real quick...

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Let's go Broncos! Never in doubt! #believe #dreamsdocometrue

[Bubba]

Beyonce's dancers had more organisation than the Panthers.

[Bubba]

F**k off. Champions of the world.

[FFNut]

F**k off. Champions of the world.

To be honest there really is t another league in the world so... Kinda but ya.

[Bubba]

F**k off. Champions of the world.

To be honest there really is t another league in the world so... Kinda but ya.

There isn't another Hurling league outside of Ireland. They don't claim to be world champions though.

[Bubba]

I love baseball but they should change the World Series tag. Especially considering how big the sport is in Japan.

[Tavrobel]

F**k off. Champions of the world.

America is currently 50-0 in Super Bowls. I really think we have a shot to make it 51-0 next year.

[FFNut]

Here is hoping Toronto gets a NFL team this summer and goes all the way next year.

[Kalevala]

Here is hoping Toronto gets a NFL team this summer and goes all the way next year.

Everyone here just supports the Bills, so they're essentially Toronto's team.

God damn it would be something to have an NFL team, though. People here went CRAZY during the Blue Jays play-off run. I don't even really care about baseball and thinking about it is making my heart swell. The city was electric.

[sharkythesharkdogg]

I love baseball but they should change the World Series tag. Especially considering how big the sport is in Japan.

I'm fine with the idea of just combining the leagues. They'd need to add months to the calendar just to squeeze in the extended season, but......whatever. I don't even like baseball, I just like the idea of the baseball season dragging on and on.

Also, WFT Carolina?

I was fine with the Clemson/Alabama results. The Tigers played well, and gave a good game.

This was supposed to be my win. :colbert: