Tad is Rooting for a Jets v. Giants Super Bowl (and So Should You)

The Jets, on the other hand, have been godlike the past couple of months (barring a few oops moments) (& some John Hall misadventures), and I can definitely see them doing quite well in the playoffs. Raiders Schmaiders - if a team ably exploits their 2nd-rate secondary, Rich Gannon could throw for 600 yards and still come up short. (That'd be a neat trick, losing like that.)

Nonetheless, the 9er secondary is just too vulnerable to stop Kollins, Toomer and Shlockey, and the 9er offense too often in Just-hanging-on mode.

speaking about the eagles, they're all geared up for the 'bowl in Philly -- when McNabb went down, you'd think that someone had shot the mayor or something, what with all the coverage the Philly papers were giving to the story. since philly's becoming my "home away from home," i would root for them -- 'cept the memories of the Buddy Ryan Eagles still linger.

Colts @ Jets -- Jets destroy them. Colts defense young and inexperienced. I foresee a 27-10 type shellacing.

Browns @ Steelers -- Browns win the upset of the week. The suddenly-not-a-bust William Green moves the ball well over the Steelers, and Holcombe hits 17 of 25 for 220 yards and a TD. The Steeler offense plays well, but just like early in the season, costly turnovers plague them. The Browns defense does just enough, winning it 20-17.

Giants @ 49ers -- Fatigued from the cross-country trek, not to mention last week's OT win, the Giants start slowly (dropping balls, dumb penalties, Tiki not doing much) and the the 49ers jump out to an early lead (Barlow breaks a screen for a long TD). But the 49ers offense starts to falter (throw it to TO, Jeff!), and Collins' accuracy begins to dominate the game. It comes down to a final drive for the G-Men, down by 6 and needing a touchdown. Collins dumps it to Barber in the flat around the Niner 20 yard line, and Shockey frees up Tiki with a big block. Giants win, 21-20.

Falcons @ Packers -- My prediction of this game could go either way based on whether or not Darren Sharper plays. Quite simply, if he plays, the Packers win, if he doesn't, they lose. The focus will be on my boy Vick, but a Falcon win depends solely on the DBs (Buchanan needs a big game) and the RBs (likewise for Dunn). The Packers will move the ball. Vick will struggle early (as he always has, even in his days at VT), but a third quarter push will send the game into the 4th with GB leading 17-13. A Falcon drive around the 7 minute mark will give them the lead, 20-17, but the Packers answer with 1:50 left on the clock. Score 24-20. Now, if Sharper's playing, the Falcons get down to the 20 and can't get it in, Pack win. If Sharper's out, Vick is marvelous on the final drive and pulls the upset.

Now all these games will make me look a fool.

That is all.

I hate the Jets, too, but at least that frigging layabout Testaverde is gone.

Brown is the color of victory! The color of Dangs golds bricks come Sunday 4:30pm!!

I agree ... and he'd probably beat them too!

THE BROWNS ARE ASS!! I WIN!!

What is going on in this Giants game? SF have scored like two touchdowns in about 5 seconds. Is it because I'm watching? I like how they keep ragging on Sehorn.

What about Jay-Z vs. They Might Be Giants?

(I find it hard to care about football, given how much the Redskins stink. But at least they just beat Dallas!)

However, at least your electricity didn't go out for one minute exactly RIGHT AS THE GIANTS WERE SETTING UP FOR THEIR FIELD GOAL IN THE LAST 6 SECONDS OF THE GAME. What the fuck is that? I had to call my dad, who was like "WHO IS IT?!" and I was like, "What's going on? My power just went out!" Then he said "JESUS FUCKING CHRIST" and the power came back on. He wasn't saying anything, apparently he dropped the phone when the whole snap debacle came about. I wasn't sure until my mom got on the phone what happened, if he was yelling at me for calling him during that part of the game, or at the lights thing, or at the game.

Turned out to be the game. GODDAMN YOU JASON SEHORN, YOU PUT A POX ON THE GIANTS WITH YOUR WINKY GOOD LOOKS AND LACK OF TALENT.

just so long as the niners don't get into the bowl ... unless it's against the jets, and the jets kick their asses hard.

Browns mascot fact: In the 60's the Browns mascot was the "Brownie", a pixie like character. Deemed not macho enough it was shelved in favor of morbidly obese men in 'Dawg' masks.

The Jets uniforms are the best thing about the playoffs. Now if San Diego would go back to their electric blue jerseys I could die a happy man.

This will show you the Browns old mascot.

New mascot.

Can I just say how fucking close I came to being 4-0 with my predictions?

Uh, by going 2-2?

here's to hoping that either the Bucs or the Eagles (yes, the Eagles will beat the Falcons) will put some serious hurting on Garcia and Owens (especiallyTerrell Owens ... god, i hate that fucking asshole).

not today ... evil has been defeated!

and what's more, Terrell Owens looked like the asshole that he is.

I missed all the games this weekend due to social life and work. I'm getting the second half of the Jets game, which is pretty boring so far.

but two points: (a) the Niners have always been the beneficiaries of cheesy, sleazy officiating -- this game just demonstrated it in a manner that can't be refuted by niners fans; and (b) yer argument is perfectly rational, factual and fair ... mine is built on an irrational (but well-deserved) hatred for the niners, and i cut them no slack whatsoever -- so I win! ;-p

I don't have sympathy for the Giants, despite the fact that I like them, solely based upon the fact that I like the Bills better so the Giants are getting their just rewards for the 1990 season Super Bowl... :P