Championship Sunday Open Thread
by Gonzo on Jan 18, 2009 2:20 PM CST
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Sorry in getting this up here a bit late. . .the Cardinals have already taken a quick 7-0 lead over the Eagles in the NFC Championship Game with 9:20 left in the first quarter, and the Ravens/Steelers game will be kicking off at approximately 5:30 PM Central time.
The Cardinals' score came on a 9-yard TD pass from Kurt Warner to. . .who else. . .Larry Fitzgerald. Drive covered 80 yards in 9 plays, taking 5:40 to accomplish.
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Fitz is a beast
Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
by SDviking on Jan 18, 2009 2:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
damn, it takes the whole team to tackle fitzgerald….
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 2:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Lucky play for the Eagles
Interception by Aaron Francisco, who gets chased down by DeSean Jackson and coughs it up, and the Eagles fall back on top of it.
That could have been a huge momentum shift.
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by Gonzo on Jan 18, 2009 2:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
mcnabb has had two open receivers and made two..make that three bad throws..
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 2:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
thank you joe buck for telling everyone where the play clock is… god i hate buck
Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
by SDviking on Jan 18, 2009 2:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
End of 1st quarter!
Eagles-3
Cards-7
Gonzo2
by Gonzo2 on Jan 18, 2009 2:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So Gonzo, what would be your prediction on this game?
Gonzo2
by Gonzo2 on Jan 18, 2009 2:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
anyone lost the sound on their broadcast?
Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
by SDviking on Jan 18, 2009 2:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ha ha selleck caught a pass and tried to jump for the 1st…5 yards away and dumbass joe buck says nice effort..
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 2:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wow… nice play
Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
by SDviking on Jan 18, 2009 2:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
the man had to totally reverse his body on a long throw and still caught it…obviously the defender tried to do the same and fell
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 2:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I smell a Cardinals Super Bowl berth.
Gonzo2
by Gonzo2 on Jan 18, 2009 2:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
McNabb sacked!
He had a whole pocket to move around in.
Gonzo2
by Gonzo2 on Jan 18, 2009 2:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
As a Viking fan...
I’m torn who to cheer for, or rather, cheer against, in the NFC title game. Philadelphia just won a World Series, and their fans are ass-hats of the first order.
The Cardinals, as we all know, have never before been within sight of a Super Bowl, and in theory that should make them more appealing. As a Viking fan, though, I am unsure about the idea of the Cardinals making a Super Bowl before I see the Vikings do so. (I am too young to remember any of the Minnesota Super Bowl trips, which is probably just as well.) With the Cards up 14-3 at this point, it is not an abstract concern.
The Rams, Bucs, Seahawks, Panthers, and Chargers all making it to the Super Bowl before the Vikings make it back…now the Cardinals, possibly? As long as the Lions, Browns, and Saints don’t get there before the Vikings…
by MidnightRambler on Jan 18, 2009 2:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
looks like the refs want to keep it close
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 2:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i don’t think that screen was intended to go backwards
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 2:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
must be a makeup no call for the defensive holding
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 3:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Philly Fans
I am sure, given the classy nature of Iggles fans, that they won’t turn on McNabb if he continues to play like this.
by MidnightRambler on Jan 18, 2009 2:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
once again joe buck states the obvious…mcnabb has a tendency to be a little erratic at times
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 2:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure the Cardinals would be quite happy
To trade touchdowns for field goals all afternoon.
14-6, Cardinals, 9:02 left in the first half.
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by Gonzo on Jan 18, 2009 2:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What?
What did Joe Buck just say about Matt Birk?
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a Viking to raze a village.
by Luft Krigare on Jan 18, 2009 3:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
edge looks pretty good today
Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
by SDviking on Jan 18, 2009 3:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
maybe warner should stumble more when making handoffs
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 3:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WTF
Where was this Eagles pass defense two weeks ago?
by cheaptoy on Jan 18, 2009 3:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that screen had so much open field
Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
by SDviking on Jan 18, 2009 3:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Philly is getting shredded
Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
by SDviking on Jan 18, 2009 3:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
they are beating the blitz every play
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 3:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
sorry … agreed so much with you, i had to say it myself
Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
by SDviking on Jan 18, 2009 3:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ha ha…nice sucker play for pass interference
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 3:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WOW… you may want to double team him at sometime
Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
by SDviking on Jan 18, 2009 3:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We beat the Cards, Giants, and Panthers.
But we couldn’t beat the Eagles.
Sad.
Gonzo2
by Gonzo2 on Jan 18, 2009 3:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i believe that’s the eagles d stinking up the joint….
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 3:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That ball wasn't out of bounds
The Cardinals can look to put the dagger in here, I think, because it should be their ball.
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by Gonzo on Jan 18, 2009 3:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i think it hits his arm after the bounce… in full speed the ball changes directions… the way i see it
Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
by SDviking on Jan 18, 2009 3:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not reviewable?
Wow. . .to quote Harry Doyle, “Personally, I think the Cards got hosed on that one.”
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by Gonzo on Jan 18, 2009 3:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WHAT? how are they not able to review that?
Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
by SDviking on Jan 18, 2009 3:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That is a total hosefestival
Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
by SDviking on Jan 18, 2009 3:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wut is a hosefestival mayn?
i wanna go to wun mayn PAUSE
MAYN HOL UP!
by MAYNHOLUP on Jan 18, 2009 3:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
a screw job
Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
by SDviking on Jan 18, 2009 3:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
haha nevermind den mayn unless dat girl lekiesha der nah mean!!!
MAYN HOL UP!
by MAYNHOLUP on Jan 18, 2009 3:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
thats a hosfestival … no e
Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
by SDviking on Jan 18, 2009 3:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know what McNabb is complaining about
There wasn’t a white jersey within 15 yards of that pass.
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by Gonzo on Jan 18, 2009 3:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
poetic justice would be an eagles interception…but an intentional grounding would be just as good…
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 3:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
HAIL NAW MAYN!!! DAT BOY EVIL MAYN!!!
MAYN HOL UP!
by MAYNHOLUP on Jan 18, 2009 3:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
OH MAH B MAYN I ONT MESS WIT DE CHI BUT I MESS WIT DE VIKES MAYN ALL DAY
MAYN HOL UP!
by MAYNHOLUP on Jan 18, 2009 3:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Intentional Grounding
I wonder if McNabb will try to argue that he only threw the ball fifteen yards from an eligible receiver because his arm was held, like he did last week. He did lobby for roughing the passer as soon as he threw the ball.
by MidnightRambler on Jan 18, 2009 3:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ay Gonzo mayn
i like luigi too mayb you KNOW day kid wuz all up in Peach mayn not Mario.
MAYN HOL UP!
by MAYNHOLUP on Jan 18, 2009 3:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
he threw that into triple coverage…mcnabb’s wheels are falling off
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 3:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hey MAYNHOPEUP, may I ask you where you went to school?
Gonzo2
by Gonzo2 on Jan 18, 2009 3:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Halftime.
time to boot up thy Xbox.
Gonzo2
by Gonzo2 on Jan 18, 2009 3:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
r you on LIVE?
Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
by SDviking on Jan 18, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How about you?
Whats your gamertag?
Gonzo2
by Gonzo2 on Jan 18, 2009 3:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hydatid cyst is my gamertag
Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
by SDviking on Jan 18, 2009 3:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
talk about a dumbass penalty…right in front of the ref
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 3:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Incomplete
If that “catch” by Boldin is allowed to stand, this game is over—the Cards are obviously meant to win.
by MidnightRambler on Jan 18, 2009 3:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Personal Foul
If I’m Warner, I thank Demps (or whoever it was) for that late hit.
by MidnightRambler on Jan 18, 2009 3:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hydatid cyst
Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
by SDviking on Jan 18, 2009 3:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That'll put them at about midfield.
Gonzo2
by Gonzo2 on Jan 18, 2009 3:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Why the hell
Would you blitz on third and long like that when Cardinals receivers have been carving up your secondary all day long?
by cheaptoy on Jan 18, 2009 3:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
damn, if Boldin doesn’t stumble, he might have picked that 1st up
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 3:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
if you want the perfect example of a quarterback managing a blitz…see Warner today
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 3:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
and if the Eagles keep it up in the 2nd half, they’ll get burned again
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 3:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I haven’t seen a receiver like Fitzgerald since Randy Moss came into the league
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 3:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I just got back from Bleeding Green and they’re in their fire Reid and bench McNabb mode…some Steeler fan is giving them hell
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 3:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Mayn mah b mayn
ay gonzo mayn mah bad i hadta chief on sum kill righ quick
mayn i ont usually tell my school on de internet mayn but i be messin wit a small school in St. Paul mayn so i gon leave it at dat mayn why mayn
MAYN HOL UP!
by MAYNHOLUP on Jan 18, 2009 3:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
damn, mcnabb got 10 years taken off his life on that play, made a helluva throw..and it’s all for naught..holding
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 3:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Mayn why dont we roll de dive on Vick?
dat would have me sayin MAYN HOL UP!
MAYN HOL UP!
by MAYNHOLUP on Jan 18, 2009 3:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wide open receiver and mcnabb overthrows him
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 3:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This is ugly
I was really rooting for the Eagles because if the Vikings were going to lose, I would prefer it to be the eventual NFC champion. Plus, I hate Kurt Warner and really don’t want to see him in another SB. But its the Eagles look like shit and I don’t think they can come back from this.
by cheaptoy on Jan 18, 2009 3:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
On the other hand
If this score holds up, it will be the second consecutive year that the Vikings absolutely destroyed the NFC Super Bowl representative in the regular season.
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by Gonzo on Jan 18, 2009 4:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
if james doesn’t stumble, he might still be running
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 4:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
they had that play…1st bad pass by warner all day
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 4:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Outstanding catch by Curtis there
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by Gonzo on Jan 18, 2009 4:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
nice drive but they’re using a lot of clock
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 4:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That's a start
I hope they can get another score before Arizona so the game can stay interesting for the 4th.
by cheaptoy on Jan 18, 2009 4:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I had Arizona +4
And the over (47) on another message board I post on.
So I could stand to see another 11 points, yes. (-:
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by Gonzo on Jan 18, 2009 4:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Man
Sure did suck to be Kurt Warner on that drive.
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by Gonzo on Jan 18, 2009 4:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
or any other qb that may have been back there…Philly is turning up the heat
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 4:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
To quote a former Cardinal coach
Let’s not crown Arizona’s asses quite yet.
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by Gonzo on Jan 18, 2009 4:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
touchdown Philly…Celek has been carrying them
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 4:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Excellent, we have a game. It’ll be interesting to see if the Eagles defense keeps up with what they did in the third quarter.
Also, fuck me but Akers blows today. Wow.
by cheaptoy on Jan 18, 2009 4:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
they are who we thought they were…or something like that…
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 4:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hey gonzo, you’re still covering by 1…
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 4:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Warner channels his inner Brad Johnson
Very nice.
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by Gonzo on Jan 18, 2009 4:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
warner’s a little old to be making a career change to running back…
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 4:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Huh
Don’t see that too often, though Warner was unable to channel his inner Brad John….. damit Gonzo, I was typing that when yours went up.
by cheaptoy on Jan 18, 2009 4:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that play ran right into dawkin’s blitz
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 4:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
somebody needs to tell the Cards that football is a two half game
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 4:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
12:30 Drive
12+ minute TD drive for the Eagles
I get my wish to not see Warner in the SB
Vikings get beat in the first round by the eventual NFC Champs
Gonzo covers the spread (but misses on the Cards +4, sorry man)
That’s a nice story for the end of this game.
by cheaptoy on Jan 18, 2009 4:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
My mouth was agape
That was pretty much awesome.
by cheaptoy on Jan 18, 2009 4:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
1 point game…this is the way a championship game should be…got a feeling we haven’t heard the last of Larry Fitzgerald though
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 4:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Here's to hoping
Jim Johnson got smart and it is the last we’ve heard of him, unless you’re rooting for the Cardinals, of course.
by cheaptoy on Jan 18, 2009 4:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
really doesn’t matter who wins, I like what Larry brings to the game though
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 4:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I always do my best to find some reason to have a rooting interest in games, otherwise I’m bored if it isn’t the Vikings. That’s why I’m rooting against Ray Lewis in the afternoon game.
by cheaptoy on Jan 18, 2009 4:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i feel the same, once the Vikings are out of it, i root against more than for
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 4:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i can’t belive football sometimes…they shut L F down for the entire 2nd half and suddenly he reappears
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 4:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
the man is a beast…drags the defender with him after the catch
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 4:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
this damn good time management…long drive, eat up the clock, kick the fg if all else fails with little time left
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 4:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that maybe the only way they pull this out..they haven’t stopped Philly in the 2nd half
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 4:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
touchdown cards but this ain’t over yet
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 5:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
nice play calling on that drive and 2pt
Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
by SDviking on Jan 18, 2009 5:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
now the question is…will McNabb be the hero or the goat? if Philly loses I doubt he’ll stay there…could we see #5 in purple next year? something to think about?
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 5:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i dunno…after seeing some of mcnabb’s throws…i’m not so sure he’s what we want
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 5:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
4th and 10 for Philly
Once we come back from the two-minute warning.
Could be Philly’s season riding on this play.
No pressure or anything.
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by Gonzo on Jan 18, 2009 5:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If this were the Vikings
I’d be half dead right now. I can only imagine what Philly fans are experiencing on this one. (although, if they’re baseball fans, they can’t be too upset no matter what happens here.)
by cheaptoy on Jan 18, 2009 5:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
McNabb
He could obviously still win this game, but given those last few throws I wouldn’t be surprised if McNabb is puking in the huddle right now.
No on McNabb in Purple. Not gonna happen, wouldn’t work if it did.
by MidnightRambler on Jan 18, 2009 5:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I mean he looks all world at times…gets all the allocades…but seems to choke under pressure…
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 5:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
The Cards might have gotten away with a PI there.
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by Gonzo on Jan 18, 2009 5:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fourth and Ten
Incomplete. There are gonna be a lot of domestic abuse arrests in eastern PA tonight.
by MidnightRambler on Jan 18, 2009 5:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
and the rest will be burning down the town..oh, wait, that’s what they do when they win…
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 5:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations to the Arizona Cardinals
Your 2008-09 NFC Champions.
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by Gonzo on Jan 18, 2009 5:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Time to head for the bunker
The Arizona Cardinals are going to the Super Bowl. Repent, sinners, the Day of Judgment is near!!!!
by MidnightRambler on Jan 18, 2009 5:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
my 2 year old daughter just peed in her potty watching the game….so she’s content
by purplegrey on Jan 18, 2009 5:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gotta run to Wal-Mart
But I’ll be listening to the AFC game on the way there (thank you, XM Radio).
Enjoy the second half of the doubleheader for now, folks!
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by Gonzo on Jan 18, 2009 5:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So much for the Vike’s picking up Warner next season. Glad to see the underdogs head to the SB though.
by Frost on Jan 18, 2009 5:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Watching the Steelers game right now...
And isn’t helmet to helmet a penalty? Or am I imagining things?
When you go to somebody's house, you don't crap on their floor. Being a fan of one team does NOT give you license to be a dick to fans of another.
by Robert Rence on Jan 18, 2009 9:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
re: helmet-to-helmet
apparently only if the defender is a Viking. Remeber one of ours, this season, getting a 15-yarder (and a fine, if i remember right) when AFTER THE SHOULDERS CONTACTED, THEIR HELMETS DID. on today’s hit, the FIRST CONTACT was helmet-to-helmet. But, of course, there is no favoritism in the nfl.
by kagey on Jan 18, 2009 10:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
also, hitting the qb 2-3 seconds after the ball is gone, is o.k., too, as long as it’s just a viking qb.
Not
Fair
League?
by kagey on Jan 18, 2009 10:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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