I have to vote for my hometown team, the Vikes. I always get pumped up for rivalry games.

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I agree they suck. They're just pissed Tarell Owens found a better job.

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Very true where I live Steelers fans are to the point of lifting Rothlesburger to Sainthood, He played on a good team last year, this year I feel it's going to be a totally different story. Sorry Steeler nation 9-7 possibly this year and sitting at home watching Super Bowl with Terry Bradshaw talking about the glory days!!

This Sunday in Minneapolis at the Metrodome, Vikes can overcome an early obstacle on thier way to NFC north championship. GO VIKES!!!!!!

Hell yes! Brad Johnson will have an MVP-type season!

Hey, I don't lift any football player to sainthood. But Roethlisberger is a very good quarterback, Steelers would have won a few Super Bowls by now if they'd had him years ago. The only thing they've lacked over Cowher's tenure is a good quarterback.

Anyhow, ah, I forget...

I agree with that, but I also think that maybe through the years that Kordel Stewart was there if the Steelers organization would have brought in someone to teach him the skill of being an NFL quarterback instead of him being a "slash" back he may have been more of a success. Rothlesburger does have the heart of a winner, but just as Terry Bradshaw he has a good team around him to make him pay less for his mistakes. It will be interesting to see if Big Ben will be able to keep the Steelers on track after the departure of Randel-El and Jerome Bettis retiring in the off season. One of his biggest weapons last year was the fact that they had a running game that would break the will of the opposing defense. This year, so far anyways, they have not proven that they can run the ball. This will make Rothlesburger more of a target. Also, this year Cincinnati looks like they could run away with the division and Baltimore is looking strong early. Pittsburgh will have a rough time trying to repeat as AFC north champs.

Just got back from homecoming tailgating; and oh how they scoffed! What good does that do anyone now?
Purdue is 4-0!!
Painter showed us some real maturity and play-making, even though he's a sophomore QB in the big 10..
Despite a rocky start; the offense put up the points, and the defense did what it had to win the game..
Look out Irish! We've got the cure for your fightin' hangover!
Maybe we aren't all that great at the moment, but 75% of our team is Freshmen starters and we're still 4 to zip!
What might the Boilers do when they truly mature?
Plus we have the best RB in the nation with Sheets; and Bryant is no slouch at WR..
If Painter matures more, the 10 better watch thier butts..
Granted the Wolverines' will walk easily to the Rose Bowl; but at least the Boilers are actually a threat now..
But at least Michigan is Big Ten team; and at least we'll get a crappy berth like the Insight or CapitolOne Bowl!!
As long as I get a day off work, I'm good!

Anyway we hava 3 easy wins with IU, Illinois and Northwestern(cuz thier coach is dead) and possibly Hawaii too..Hello bowl bid!!
No matter what though; I respect Michigan and Ohio State and love them too..
Let's bring all those titles bacvk to the Mid-West where they belong!!

^^^^^^^ Purdue IMO has had the potential to be a big factor in the Big Ten's BCS appearances for about the past 4 or 5 years. It just seems like when they stub thier toe and suffer a loss, they develope the snowball effect. Meaning that they start losing and can't seem to stop. I would like to see Purdue being more of a dominant force.

I would too; trust me.. But like I said most of the team are freshmen starters..We need to mature before we can play with the big guys like Michigan or Ohio or Iowa..
I will say that the raw talent is there, and we have the unique distinction of having the potential to have 4 year starters right now; which is rare..
As long as they bench Painter and play Elliot I think we''ll be either a force or a spoiler in this league..

Da Bears are gonna win!!!!! MUHAHAHA!!

Damn, I'm smart. That was a close one folks. I'm just glad we finally beat you guys at home for the first time in 5 years. Amazing, frickin amazing. Well, looks like we'll be eating purple people.

my giants wtf if this how they are going to play then the season is over.

Well at least my Jets won and set a first in the nfl the jets are the first team to win a road game when the home team QB threw for 300+ yards and running back ran for 150+. I would of thought a team like the Indy would of had that record.

Oh my...I watched that game at a sports bar, it was horrible. Just wait til the Vikes come to Soldier field MC...we'll kick a$$ there

Very good week in football Palmer is back to his old self

Seahawks 3 - 0

yessssssss baby!

Was glad to see Natti beat Pittsburgh, but was disappointed with Vikes/Bears outcome. That game was Minnesota's to win. Also disgruntled over the Pats, why can't they beat those damn Broncos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Unfortunatley, I also endured the pain of the Vikes loss, I imagine that when you lose a heartbreaker like the Vikings or the Browns it just has to work on your mind until the next week. Oh well, yes Palmer looked like a man on a mission Sunday, look out AFC Cincinnati is looking hungry. What the hell is up with New England, can they suck that bad?? It can only go from bad to worse for Steeler nation, they still have yet to play Baltimore. And yes, the Vikes will own "da Bears" in Chicago. GO VIKES!!!!!!!

Well, The vikes can handle 15-1, right?

Anyway the Madden Curse strikes again

Seahawks' Alexander out indefinitely with foot fracture

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- League MVP Shaun Alexander has a cracked bone in his left foot and will be lost to the Seattle Seahawks for at least a couple of weeks.

Coach Mike Holmgren said Monday that a bone scan revealed Alexander sustained a "small crack" and "displaced fracture" on a non-weight-bearing bone in his foot sometime during the Seahawks' 42-30 win over the New York Giants on Sunday. Alexander ran for 47 yards on 20 carries before sitting out the fourth quarter, which began with Seattle leading 42-3.

The coach said last season's NFL rushing leader was on crutches inside team headquarters on Monday.

"You lose the MVP for a while, it's a hit," Holmgren said. "Let's face it, he's the MVP. We're not going to sugarcoat it."

Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press source

may 14th

source

lol maddenowned. Its sad and everything but damn its just too much of a coincidence, maybe he just played too hard last year he basically was the seahawks running game.

True very true! But I wish the 1 loss could have come later in the season, to get it off thier back before the post season. Still, outside of Seattle, there really is nobody else in the NFC who anyone can say will without a doubt reach the Superbowl. The Vikings will be alright they will reach the playoffs, the Bears look good now but will they keep it up all season? I still think Minnesota will be NFC north champs. GO VIKES!!!!

Should have known better than to count on Seattle. Thanks Seahawks, my fantasy team is now screwed.
And will whoever stole the real New Orleans 'Aints please return them. The rest of the league is missing its weekly laugher.

The Saints owned the Falcon! Man, I was happy! I like the Saints, I bet that was a great game for the fans!

To New Orleans!

I was happy about that too. I think one key step into New Orleans recovery is having something to be proud of. The way the Saints played, maybe people are overlooking another force to be dealt with in the NFC. That crowd in the Super Dome literally was one of the most loud and active I have ever seen at any game. Shows that the people of New Orleans may not have much, but they do have plenty of spirit and pride. Other NFL cities and fans should take a lesson from them.

I have never liked TO, but damn. I'd rather think of him as just a pain in the (expletive) rather than truely troubled. I hope he's back on the field soon talkin' trash like normal.

Hey!...Pancakes, I heard that... sheesh, I have feelings you know! LOL...

It alright because I'll be doing this all year....





A little drunk here:


It's okay buddy, rest up on your by week.

Yeah, until they CHOKE in the playoffs. Manning should already have at least 1 ring. I hope he is not another Dan Marino in the makings. I like the Colts, but damn they need to move it to the next level.

Hey, we still beat the Bengals last year, seeing your from Ohio and all. They only person that choked last year was Vanderjet missed field goal and stopped us from going to the SuperBowl. As I recall, we had the Steelers pissing in their pants in the 4th quarter, and the look on Bettis's face when he fumbled was golden.

Choke what? We still had the best record in the AFC last year.



Ha, most of those people were tourists my friend. The state of Louisiana bought out nearly 200 seats to make sure the Saints season were sold out. That way, they could say the season was sold out.

Sorry, but I go to New Orleans every other week, my family has a house is in New Orleans, by the English turn, Terry town and off General De Gaulle St, by the intercostal waterways. My grandfather went missing there during the hurricane. It's pathetic that driving through 9th ward, nothing has been cleaned, all the poor people still do not get the neccessary help, and yet the stadium and hotels are being built, anything to make money.

Houston Texas' crime rate soared 40%, and only 40% of Loi=uisiana residents actually returned home.

If you have notice, people whom have lost their home, lost their land, as the state moved in and build tourist attractions over them. Land is being stolen, and the hurricane had nothing to do with it. New Orleans is getting too much attention simply because they can't maintain their levees and it broke. That city was the least harmed due to the Hurricane, while Mississippi and Alabama was the hardest hit.

Don't believe what you see on TV bud.

Having the best record in the AFC doesn't mean squat when you don't get it done in the playoffs, missed field goal or not. Hey, not disrespecting the Colts as I stated before, but they need to do something other than play good in the regular season just to be knocked off in the playoffs. Just ask Peyton Manning I'm sure he would say the same thing himself. Last year wasn't the first time Indy did this, I remember the year before it was New England ending thier season and if I'm not mistaken the year before that. Each time they were viewed as one of if not the best team in the AFC or even the entire NFL. Time to break the cycle don't ya think.





I never said that it was all good in New Orleans, all I was stating that giving the residents of the city something to be proud of will help them recover easier. I agree that before major rebuilding of commercial property the citizens need to get thiers. Wasn't trying to insult anyone just giving my point of view.

True, maybe I need to kick em' in the arse and make sure they have a good jump start.

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Good one, kick em' once for me too, I want to see Peyton Manning leave the game in the future with at least 1 ring.

Thanks, I appreciate that! And no offense Super Pancake, but Peyton Manning needs to relay the kick in the butt right down to lil bro Eli.... kick em' real hard. Eli can play way better than that...

Man, the Bears freaking ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm so glad the beat the hell out of the Seahawks!!!

4-0 baby!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our next victom: The Bills!!!

Should be easy!


MC

Damnit MC

Can't believe the Vikes lost to the Bills...Our offense didn't even show...

Nice job Patriots dominating the Bengals. Next up on the chopping block: the Miami Dolphins. New England will be sending those Dolphins to early divisional grave. I told you guys that the Fins were going suck this year back in the preseason; even if they beat the Pats Sunday, they have no chance for the division.

I like playing football, but not watching it; weird

Yea, and the way the Bears are playing every game becomes critical. I hate to admit it, but I think Chicago is the real deal. Minnesota needs to get it turned around now not in a few weeks. 0-2 last two weeks, starting to get nervous. The one nice thing is that being in the NFC you can post a 9-7 record and still make the playoffs.

That's true, but the NFC is starting to gain some ground recently. Chicago, Philly, Atlant, Carolina, etc. are some tough customers that teams won't want to play. AFC should win the S.B. this year, but I think next year NFC should make a strong bid. Who knows, they could grab it this year, look at Tampa Bay in 2002.

It is not the Patriots that will do that Dolphins in, but their OC's inability to utilize their weapons.
"Hmmm, I have a QB with a big arm, a great WR and a great receiving TE, what can I do with them....I know, five yard dig routes and gadget plays all around!"

Culpepper has a big arm, he's just not a very good QB right now. If he can't beat the Titans or the Texans (1 TD?), he's not gonna win many at all.

He's not very good because the system doesn't match him. Open the routes up, go long, use Chambers like Culpepper used to use Randy Moss and the Dolphins are an 11 win team. The way they are going now, they won't win 5.

I agree. Chicago is looking tough, an early pick of mine to make a lot of noise in the playoffs. The only problem I see with Philly is can Micheal Westbrook stay healthy. He is one of the most talented backs in the NFL. Atlanta has one of the most feared athletes in the history of the game. Micheal Vick can get six at any time he takes a snap, I love to watch him play. Carolina started the season a little slow, but they're starting to get on track. Not only is thier defense a nightmare, thier offense has an abundant amount of talent. Another team to keep in mind in the NFC is the Giants. They just need to be a little more consistant on both sides of the ball. Right now if I had to make a pick on who will represent the NFC this year in the Super Bowl it would have to be Seattle. Alexander is a true work-horse of the NFL. If he can get healthy, then Hasselback will have a much easier time in the passing game.

This year will IMO not be the NFC's rebound year. Next year there are some teams that I feel will bring the Lombardi Trophy back to the NFC. The AFC this year is just to dominant.

Miami is using McMichael horribly. Throw him the damn ball guys, don't pay him to block!

Vikes will win this week

Good point, I think Nick Saban needs to learn how to coach in the NFL, he's not at LSU anymore. I'm happy to see Culpepper is making that offense look like championship material, they're a joke.



Amen to that, GO VIKES!!!!!

If Chicago doesn't follow their usual form, by winning a first round bye and choking in the first game, they can get to the Superbowl. If Dallas strings together a few more weeks like the last couple, then I think they're the team to beat in the NFC. Just call it a hunch.

And, running game aside, I kinda think this might finally be the Colt's year. Pulling a game or two out of your ass is what championship teams are made of.

[quote][quote name='snuffypuffer' date='Oct 6 2006, 03:14 PM' post='1380349']
If Chicago doesn't follow their usual form, by winning a first round bye and choking in the first game, they can get to the Superbowl. If Dallas strings together a few more weeks like the last couple, then I think they're the team to beat in the NFC. Just call it a hunch.[/quote]

Winning is the key, Chicago does need to do more than make noise in the regulsr season. Right now and 12 games up the road are two different stories. Dallas has some proving to do, can they beat the NFC powerhouses: Atlanta, Chicago, Carolina, Seattle?

[quote]And, running game aside, I kinda think this might finally be the Colt's year. Pulling a game or two out of your ass is what championship teams are made of. [/quote]

I would like to agree, but a running game is critical in being championship material. Although, if any quarterback can run the table with a high power offense without a consistant running game it would be Peyton Manning.

I think Indy's really lost a step this year. I feel that last year was their biggest window of opportunity. This year they seem to be just squeeking by, let them play Jacksonville a couple of times, New England, and maybe a Baltimore to see what Indy is really made of. I just don't see the Colts there in the end.

You forgot the Giants and Philly.

Can't wait for the Philly/Dallas game!

I did forget to mention them, the NFC has more good teams this year than in recent years. How about the Redskins too.


I know I already said it here, but I would really really really like to see a Patriots/Bears Superbowl. What the hell, I'm going to go out on a limb and predict it.

Well, Pittsburgh is not the team they were last year. I just have to go ahead and admit it.

How good is Chicago?

^^^^^^Chicago is real good. They are looking to step up as the team to beat in the NFC. Thier defense is relentless. Thier offense grabs hold and makes a quick kill, most teams are out of the game before they know what hit them. I know it's still pretty early in the season, but da Bears are showing that they're no fluke.