I can honestly say that no matter the outcome, I will be a happy gentleman after the game. I'd by lying if I said I wouldn't be ecstatic if the Bears pulled it off, but the fact that they got there is almost as good as winning the whole thing.
For me, winning the NFC (or the AFC) is huge. The rivalry is there, there isn't a billion stupid commercials slowing down the play, and we don't have NSYNC or whatever marginally talented musical act leaving clouds of smoke and hair gel residue on the field.
I have to root for the Colts, although it was a tough decision for me. There were a few reasons why I was tossing the decision around.
Rooting for the Colts:
1. After what the Pats put Peyton Manning and the Colts through over the last few years, now that they have finally beat my Pats, I kind of feel bad for them, and wouldn't mind seeing them getting over the hump, and finally getting the monkey off their back.
2. Sort of the way the Yankees/Red Sox rivalry means something now, the Colts/Patriots rivalry will mean more if the Colts have won a Superbowl.
3. I, for one, want to see the AFC domination continue a few more years, after those many years of NFC domination.
4. The Bears destroyed us 20 years ago!! lol.
Rooting for the Bears:
1. To keep my theory alive that its defense that wins you championships.
2. I'm so sick of those Peyton Manning commercials!
3. It would be tough to watch Adam Vinitieri get the game winning fieldgoal in another Superbowl... for another team. (Although I suppose it is possible for the Colts to win without a game winning fieldgoal).
There's usually a player or coach or somebody I go for that lets me pick a team to go for....But not so this time. I'm sad to say the super bowl extra large eye holds no interest for me at all....
FBBVirgin wrote:I can honestly say that no matter the outcome, I will be a happy gentleman after the game. I'd by lying if I said I wouldn't be ecstatic if the Bears pulled it off, but the fact that they got there is almost as good as winning the whole thing.
For me, winning the NFC (or the AFC) is huge. The rivalry is there, there isn't a billion stupid commercials slowing down the play, and we don't have NSYNC or whatever marginally talented musical act leaving clouds of smoke and hair gel residue on the field.
I am w/ you on this. Considering we have been "one and done" each time over the last couple of decades, it's nice to get that behind us. It's weird to actually type, but just seeing them make it back to the superbowl makes this an amazing season that won't be significantly diminished (for me) if they lose the Superbowl.
Now, I of course am hoping they beat the Colts, or at least keep it a competitive game, but if the Colts end-up winning, I can be happy for one hell of a class team. Manning and Harrison are two of the best examples in the league of how to conduct yourself on and off the field, so it wouldn't be as tough a pill to swallow.
Manning and Harrison are two of the best examples in the league of how to conduct yourself on and off the field, so it wouldn't be as tough a pill to swallow.
Go Bears!!!!
It seems to be a familiar theme. I love the way everytime Manning loses in the playoffs he throws another one (or many) of his teammates under the bus. thats exactly the best example of how to conduct yourself on and off the field when it comes to a sport like football, which is so much about the team. The rest of the Colts better hope they win the Superbowl, or they could be the next ones to be thrown under the bus.
It may be that I'm sick of hearing people talk about how Brady is classless... etc... at least he didn't throw his teammates under the bus. He took the blame squarely in his postgame interview.
Peyton sure as heck is classy... as long as he is winning, but he is just as much a sore loser as the rest of them. Being a sore loser doesn't bother me. Show me someone who isn't a sore loser, and I'll show you someone who is just used to losing. But in a team sport, you shouldn't be throwing your teammates under the bus.
Even if I wasnt a huge Colts fan, I would be pulling for one of the nicest guys around, who doesnt get near the credit he deserves for being one of the best players in his position in the history of the NFL. He flys under the radar moving up the All-Time lists and setting record after record unnoticed because he doesnt crave attention or need respect from anyone but himself. I'm talking of course about Marvin Harrison. Above anyone else he deserves a Super Bowl ring...IMHO
FBBVirgin wrote:I can honestly say that no matter the outcome, I will be a happy gentleman after the game. I'd by lying if I said I wouldn't be ecstatic if the Bears pulled it off, but the fact that they got there is almost as good as winning the whole thing.
For me, winning the NFC (or the AFC) is huge. The rivalry is there, there isn't a billion stupid commercials slowing down the play, and we don't have NSYNC or whatever marginally talented musical act leaving clouds of smoke and hair gel residue on the field.
I am w/ you on this. Considering we have been "one and done" each time over the last couple of decades, it's nice to get that behind us. It's weird to actually type, but just seeing them make it back to the superbowl makes this an amazing season that won't be significantly diminished (for me) if they lose the Superbowl.
Now, I of course am hoping they beat the Colts, or at least keep it a competitive game, but if the Colts end-up winning, I can be happy for one hell of a class team. Manning and Harrison are two of the best examples in the league of how to conduct yourself on and off the field, so it wouldn't be as tough a pill to swallow.
Go Bears!!!!
I'm sure both of you guys are thinking this now, but if "circumstances" arise where you think the Bears should have won the Superbowl you'll be singing a different tune in two weeks.
FBBVirgin wrote:I can honestly say that no matter the outcome, I will be a happy gentleman after the game. I'd by lying if I said I wouldn't be ecstatic if the Bears pulled it off, but the fact that they got there is almost as good as winning the whole thing.
For me, winning the NFC (or the AFC) is huge. The rivalry is there, there isn't a billion stupid commercials slowing down the play, and we don't have NSYNC or whatever marginally talented musical act leaving clouds of smoke and hair gel residue on the field.
I am w/ you on this. Considering we have been "one and done" each time over the last couple of decades, it's nice to get that behind us. It's weird to actually type, but just seeing them make it back to the superbowl makes this an amazing season that won't be significantly diminished (for me) if they lose the Superbowl.
Now, I of course am hoping they beat the Colts, or at least keep it a competitive game, but if the Colts end-up winning, I can be happy for one hell of a class team. Manning and Harrison are two of the best examples in the league of how to conduct yourself on and off the field, so it wouldn't be as tough a pill to swallow.
Go Bears!!!!
I'm sure both of you guys are thinking this now, but if "circumstances" arise where you think the Bears should have won the Superbowl you'll be singing a different tune in two weeks.
Trust me, I know...
Ya mean somebody paying off the refs????????????????
yeah, yeah, I know... 'get over it'... and, 'you still crying about that?'... well, we're NOT over it and we don't plan on getting over it because we got jobbed!!! It was a sham. A travesty of epic proportions.... but at least they got the thumb and the NFL got their money and we're just whining and......
Yo, Met... thanks for the sig! GO DUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh Seahawks, when will you get over it and stop making yourselves look like 5 year old sore losers? Seriously.
Anyway, I HATE the Pats so my distaste for the Colts has weakened.
I really don't care who wins, I'd like to see the AFC win, but I think it'd be amusing to see Peyton lose. I know, it's mean
NittanyLions wrote::-b Oh Seahawks, when will you get over it and stop making yourselves look like 5 year old sore losers? Seriously.
Anyway, I HATE the Pats so my distaste for the Colts has weakened. I really don't care who wins, I'd like to see the AFC win, but I think it'd be amusing to see Peyton lose. I know, it's mean
I agree with everything stated above, especially the first part.
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by FBBVirgin » Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:28 pm 
Oh Seahawks, when will you get over it and stop making yourselves look like 5 year old sore losers? Seriously.
