Saturday Football Open Thread
by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 11:02 AM CST
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PrintNow, I suppose I could have labeled this the "Wild Card Saturday" Thread or something like that, but to do that would ignore the most important football game of the afternoon.
At noon Central time on ESPN2, the North Dakota State University Bison will be battling the Sam Houston State Bearkats for the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Championship. FCS is what used to be known as I-AA, for the uninitiated. The Bearkats were the top seed in this year's FCS tournament, and the Bison were the second seed. NDSU won numerous national championships during their time in Division II, and this is their first opportunity for one at the FCS level.
Weird. . .deciding your championship via a tournament rather than a ridiculous series of meaningless bowl games. What a novel idea.
Sure, the Cincinnati Bengals will be taking on the Houston Texans at 3:30 PM Central on NBC, and the Detroit Lions will be taking on the New Orleans Saints at 7 PM Central on the same network, but seriously. . .there's championship football on today, ladies and gentlemen.
So, if you're going to be watching any or all of the games this afternoon, you can talk about them all right here. If there are any breaking news stories this afternoon, we'll have them here straight away, but in the meantime, go Bison!
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Just a thought
I’ve heard other posters suggest that the Vikings move up in the draft for a quarterback. I’ve heard other poster suggest that the Vikings move back to accumulate more draft picks. Andrew Luck is considered to be the best player in the draft , and will probably be taken first overall. Considering how bad Ponder was being pounded, and how bad the Vikings O-line was, is there any chance that the Vikings trade up one spot and take Kahlil?? Left tackle is one of the Vikings biggest needs, and Kahlil is considered to be the second best player in the draft. Does anyone know by the numbers, what it would take to move up one spot?? Then again St. Louis might not take Kahlil anyway.
by vking1 on Jan 7, 2012 12:26 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I think we're just gonna hope that the Rams trade back with the Browns..
and Kalil will fall into our laps at #3.
Surprising defensive struggle so far.
NDSU has looked like the better team thus far.
"I wanted to do it because it's fun, it's fun to do bad things and drive into a car."
by PurplePeopleEaters on Jan 7, 2012 12:47 PM CST via Android app reply actions
Also
NDSU’s defense could probably shut out the Vikings.
"I wanted to do it because it's fun, it's fun to do bad things and drive into a car."
by PurplePeopleEaters on Jan 7, 2012 12:51 PM CST via Android app reply actions
Second that...
Or third…?
GO BISON!!!
by reebs on Jan 7, 2012 1:50 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
less traffic than normal on the streets of Fargo todaytoda
Not surprising. Most businesses have game specials today. We are watching while eating at a family restaurant. Go Bison!!
by suns_shine on Jan 7, 2012 1:54 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Heck of a couple play sequence for NDSU
With the fake punt and the screen pass to take the lead.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 2:06 PM CST reply actions
And a HUGE stuff
By the Bison. They got the last fourth down, but couldn’t get this one.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 2:13 PM CST reply actions
By "they"
I mean Sam Houston State, obviously.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 2:13 PM CST up reply actions
HUGE!!!
We need to keep the defense off the field for a bit now. Keep ’em fresh!
by igjoe on Jan 7, 2012 2:16 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
And then a huge special teams play
To down that punt inside the 1. Great hustle by #10 in green and yellow.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 2:17 PM CST up reply actions
PICK!
Nearly a pick-6 for the Bison, but he’s down at the 1-yard line.
The Bison can ice this one if they can punch it in here.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 2:50 PM CST reply actions
Great blocking after the pick
and now a TD!
by igjoe on Jan 7, 2012 2:54 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
And it's over!
The North Dakota State University Bison are the 2011 FCS Champions, holding the highest-scoring team in the FCS this season to six points in the process.
Congratulations to Craig Boll and company on the victory.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 3:20 PM CST reply actions
So awesome!
Proud to be a bison :)
by igjoe on Jan 7, 2012 3:32 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
Kind of depressing:
Bengals haven’t won a playoff game in 2 decades, Texans have never won a playoff game. Underdog vs. Underdogger.
I can't get behind the Texans!
They’re only in because Manning is out…lol
The Bengals play in a tougher division…and really came outta nowhere.
Go Bengals!
Yeah, I'm rooting for the Bengals, too.
They’ll be a team to watch coming up. Good core + they got a ton of picks for Carson Palmer.
Agreed
Who is feeding Lewis the information to make a challenge? The first one was particularly bad since it was going to be 3rd and 1 which should be convertible. The second one was tougher to make the call. He had to believe someone upstairs.
Now he has to pray that they do not need one later.
JJ Watt is a BEAST
I wonder if this could be Marvin Lewis’ last game with the Bengals if they lose this game
Cinci looks like it still needs a year or two.
I know it’s not over yet, but…
Both these teams are on my “Not a team I hate” list, so I’m feeling pretty good about the Texans winning. I really like Andre Johnson.
Andy Dalton with three interceptions today
Hey, maybe the Bengals should immediately give up on him and move up in the draft for some flavor of the week at quarterback rather than developing what they have.
/derp
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 6:24 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
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Seriously….I haven’t participated in any of those asinine conversations about Ponder, but, seriously people, get some perspective. We need to build around him before we freak out.
IF IT WAS RG3 HE'D BE THROWING TDs EVERY TIME HE DROPS BACK
RG3 DON’T NEED MORE THAN 3/4 OF A SECOND TO THROW.
/derpa derp
ANDREW LUCK WOULDN'T EVEN NEED 3/4 OF A SECOND
He snaps the ball and it immediately materializes in the receivers hand in the end zone. The Colts will win every game 255-0
/herpa derpa derp
In all seriousness
That pick by JJ Watt was a hell of a play. Still can’t believe he actually caught that.
Texans totally destroyed the Bengals.
Dalton was looking a little rattled out there towards the end.
On an unrelated note
I want to know how did Arian Fosters hair. That Texans emblem is really precise.
In which quarter?
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 6:48 PM CST up reply actions
I hated that first "Geico little pig going 'Weeee'" commercial...
Why must they curse us with a second?
Screw you, Geico!
Don't let Ted hear you talking that way
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 7:10 PM CST up reply actions
Man, this is gonna be a shootout if it continues at this pace.
Looks like the Saints are asleep on the field.
It's the only defense the Saints know
We can verify that much.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 7:23 PM CST up reply actions
If you can call it that
I believe that Nancy Kerrigan is one of their defensive consultants.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 7:28 PM CST up reply actions
Her too
Damn it. (-:
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 7:29 PM CST up reply actions
I accused Shawn Gillogly on here of behing behind that one day.
He wasn’t all that amused.
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
figured thats the last place he would be
other than THAT place
"Never take your eyes off of your opponent…even when you bow."
That 12 men in the huddle probably brought back bad memories for him too.
Surprised his wife is still with him.
F@#K U BRETT!!!
"Never take your eyes off of your opponent…even when you bow."
by Vikant on Jan 7, 2012 7:19 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
see thats what happens when you have a great line in front of your franchize QB
"Never take your eyes off of your opponent…even when you bow."
yep have but having a great oline makes him that much better
"Never take your eyes off of your opponent…even when you bow."
Yeah... I think it'll be hard for anyone to beat the Pack at Lambeau anyway.
I’m just gonna have to root for the AFC.
Schwartz is a weenie.
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
big baby
"Never take your eyes off of your opponent…even when you bow."
by Vikant on Jan 7, 2012 7:29 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
LOL!
Rec!
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
by abba7 on Jan 7, 2012 7:31 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Is that Tricia Helfer in those ads for "The Firm"?
I wouldn’t mind introducing her to my “Firm”, if ya know what I mean…
I’ll see myself out.
Man, I don't get who voted against CJ on the All-Pro list.
That guy had an unbelievable season.
Jared Allen, too.
the people who voted wanted Aaron rodgers at every position
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I detest that worse than any commercial EVER!
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I hate watching this!
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
I wonder if Flynn will go elsewhere next year?
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
Can almost guarantee it.
He’s a FA after this year and he played himself into a big contract with that last game.
they gave up a good corner for him
who’s being wasted now in Philly
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Touchdown Skanks!
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by abba7 on Jan 7, 2012 7:47 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Big run for Kevin Smith
He’d better watch his ankles.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 7:54 PM CST reply actions
shame Bureleson was nowhere near this good when he was here
"Never take your eyes off of your opponent…even when you bow."
Part of that might have to do
With the fact that Brad Johnson was his quarterback the last year he was here.
Then he went to Seattle and wasn’t very good there, either.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 7:56 PM CST up reply actions
Touchdown for Calvin Johnson
He’d better watch his ankles
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 7:57 PM CST reply actions
Called that a fumble!!
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
That's a fumble
Arm was going back when the ball was knocked out.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 8:07 PM CST reply actions
Ha had that been the vikings that would not be called a fumble
"Never take your eyes off of your opponent…even when you bow."
Has that been the Vikings
There would have been a penalty called on Minnesota.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 8:10 PM CST up reply actions
plus jared allen would have somehow gotten injured on the play
just our luck
"Never take your eyes off of your opponent…even when you bow."
Are they required to mention Aaron rodger's name in every game he's not playing in?
"Never take your eyes off of your opponent…even when you bow."
Nice stat from ESPN
Lions are 5-0 this year when they lead at halftime.
Saints are 1-3 this year when they trail at halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 8:43 PM CST reply actions
Nice hands, Robert Meachem
Cross him off the free agent wish list.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 8:49 PM CST reply actions
Great example right there of what happens when either of these teams tries to stop both the run and the pass simultaneously.
They succeed in stopping neither.
Kind of liked that Texan D earlier.
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
The Grey looks pretty bad...
And really inaccurate. Wolves just don’t hunt people… unless there’s extreme circumstances (starvation or acclimation to humanity).
I know, right?
You and half the country!
Wolf Puncher, starring Liam Neeson. That’s like a billion dollar movie!
If the Saints and the Packers meet in the playoffs...
Who will the officials make bad calls on, and which team will receive the benefit of noncalls??
by vking1 on Jan 7, 2012 9:11 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yes
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 9:17 PM CST up reply actions
Um that's easy
Both defenses will be heavily penalized because the offenses have much bigger names. The only exception to this rule is Charles Woodson, who will headbutt someone’s knee out and be credited with an interception.
Is anyone else
stuck with Spanish sub captions at the top of the screen?
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I imagine he's popular with the ladies!
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Detroit is in trouble.
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
That's it!
Start Webb!
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
At least he had enough sense
Not to pick Green Bay.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 9:15 PM CST up reply actions
Also,from Christian Ponder on Twitter
“Ok wow this was post-regular season that I picked the Saints. Of course I wanted us to win it all.”
That was Moss-like
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 7, 2012 9:18 PM CST reply actions
That looked like OUR secondary!
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
I'm surprised Detroit doesn't use Suh at the goal line
Kind of like Chicago used the Refrigerator Perry. If nothing else, use him as a decoy.
by vking1 on Jan 7, 2012 9:30 PM CST via mobile reply actions
If I was Walter Payton
I would have been bummed about that. He carried the load all the way down the field but Fridge gets the glory.
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
It was a fun effective novelty play
They never thought how it might affect Walter.
by vking1 on Jan 7, 2012 9:40 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Turn Out The Lights....
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
One thing I noticed watching this game
Brees is damn good, but he gets a ton of help and after catch yardage from his guys. Plenty of short passes that result in 6-8 yards on first downs.
Another thing is that both QBs have great pockets with ridiculous amounts of time to throw. Once those pockets collapse and they are rushed, they aren’t very accurate. Damn, we as a group, sure are hard on Ponder. If he had that amount of time with that kind of a pocket, he could slice and dice defenses as well.
Another thing
Megatron sure makes Stafford look good. The guys just throw is it up there and that guy hauls in everything within a country mile. Must be nice.
see thats the thing people dont understand
most every here has that quick fix mentality
"Never take your eyes off of your opponent…even when you bow."
So now the Ain't play who? SF?
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
ok saints try to do this on the road angainst a team that knows how to play defense
"Never take your eyes off of your opponent…even when you bow."
these playoffs just highlight that defence is overrated
if you have a crazy unstoppable offense
"Never take your eyes off of your opponent…even when you bow."
Think the Saints wish they had that Rams game to do over again. They wouldn't
be going to SF next weekend. They are just about unstoppable in that dome.
Schwartz
is now going to whine about running up the score.
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
Damn who knew running the football was still important in the playoffs
"Never take your eyes off of your opponent…even when you bow."
Isn't kneeling it on 4th down a turnover on downs?
And doesn’t that stop the clock?
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