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Well after watching all the home teams advance its a safe route to continue on. Colts are going to obliterate SanDiego. They had better too because they are half of the REAL superbowl - which is actually going to be played NEXT weekend in the AFC Championship game - where I feel New England is going to have it toughest game left - and because they are at home - will prevail and win it all.

Boys and Giants are going to be another big game. Um taking the Giants here in a close one. I also think the Giants are going to the SB to face the Patriots again where they will be humbled. I truly want Old man farve there, but the Giants are not Seattle. And if you spot them 14 points - its over.

So far the playoffs are working out great, especially in regards to the potential match-ups in the championship games next week.

Green Bay in Dallas, or New York at Green Bay would both be interesting games. Today's outcome between the Cowboys and the Giants will produce a great match-up next week no matter who wins.

Now, if Indy can take care of business and knock off the Chargers, the AFC championship game will also be a doozy.

I thought responsible journalism reflects the facts , not bias nor other personal feelings, but I guess when it comes to the beating your pathetic bears took in the superbowl, these feelings against my Colts (remember that team from that "cute little city down I-65" ? will not go away!!! Sorry , skippy, but the Colts wil trounce the chargers!! I really wish you and your buddies would get back to what journalism should be or what they taught you in school! go colt!

Here goes,ill pick dallas and the colts!

So much to learn about women, Rick........... Do I really have to explain the jersey thing to you?

But anyway, about football, I think Eli is going to have a Peyton-like game, Romo's too distracted thinking about his girlfriend wearing his dirty jersey, T.O. is a tad gimpy - that spells upset in my book. The lack of playoff experience for both QB's may be evident in the first quarter, but they'll both settle in and be fine. The difference is the defenses. Giants pass rush is just too good - best in the league.

Colts will cover. That's it. Phil Rivers is no Eli Manning (couldn't resist!) and the Colts seem to be flying under the radar right now, which is odd for the defending Super Bowl champs.

Eli celebrates by running to Rex's...where they lock themselves in the closet and....yeah sure... "wax each other's eyebrows"

In regards to the spread...Dallas and San Diego both win and both cover...Dallas is iffy..but I think Eli should still have enough Rex left in him to gag

Cowboys/Chargers were my Superbowl pick

but what I watch for are "the calls" and the "no calls"....

The people in Boston...besides Philly...could you order up a group of people who could care less they are one big, giant fix...

lol...Vegas maybe?

Hey Ricky, ESPN just reported Gates is going to play, FYI. Don't know if the line changed again, though.

I'm happy for the Packers. Brett Favre is the best quarterback of all time. I'm a bear afn and thats the darn truth.The Jaguars loss yesterday was a bummer. They could have won but God did not want them to win yesterday. Garrard is a stud. That guy just fell from the sky right into jacksonville's lap. SWEET!!! As for as the other games are concerned, who cares. The colts will win, big deal.The cowboys are going to win by atleast 2 touchdowns. i personally would rather watch grass grow then watch the colts,cowboys, or the giants play. Yuck!!!!!! Later

When you think about the N.Y./Dallas game the first thing that comes to mind is disrupting defensive lines. On the turf, both quarterbacks better be lookin' over their shoulders. Umenyiora and Strahan are playing as well as ever, and though Ware and Ellis are LBs, their sacks come primarily from lining up on the line.

Something about the Dallas mystique gets under Elis' skin, and this could be the difference. If he remains poised and doesn't let the pressure get to him (Oh, it'll be there), Jessica Romo may be back in Mexico as early as next week.

If the Giants can pressure Romo consistently and take pressure off the corners again, and either one of the backs has a surprisingly good day, I like the Giants. Either way, they cover.

Dallas' 'D' is gonna be jacked up very early. Whether they maintain that energy is the key to their victory. Defense is going to win this game today for somebody, and a lucky Cowboy break or two could force the Giants to play away from their game plan and force Manning into taking the game into his own hands. Ouch!

Romo better come to play, T.O. better be playing possum, and Witten hopefully has some 'legs' left after his south of the border jaunt with his 'buddies', or this game could be the start of a Jerry Jones stroke.

Manning versus Rivers. Get real! David Rivers is a Ryan Leaf blow-up waiting to happen. How many times do we have to see this guy and Tomlinson butt heads? L.T. doesn't seem like the type, so I think Rivers may be a little swollen above the shoulders. Leadership is one thing, but the look in Rivers eyes tells me otherwise.

Reverse of the tight ends.

Clark in, Gates out.

O.K., so Marvin Harrison is back, but this change of scenery at the tight end position is, without a doubt, huge. Dallas Clark is Mannings security blanket (like he needs one anyway) and no Gates means MORE BOB SANDERS at the line of destruction.

The turf may help L.T. somewhat, but without more big special play returns and Antonio Gates, I don't like the Chargers chances. Actually, I think they self destruct today and Indy wins big.

Harrison will be a smoke screen for Wayne, but Clark weighs in heavy. Pass happy Indy cruises to the Promised Land; Boston in single digit temperatures.

What do Dennis Slovacek's comments really mean? Wouldn't you rather hear a contrarian opinion to conventional wisdom once in a while to illicit some sort of debate? Hey, it got you to post your thoughts...and isn't that sort of the point of a blog where people are encouraged to comment?

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Denis Slovacek

I have never in my life heard anyone consider the cement block
imprisoned exactly in the place in this country,where no one would bother to even pass through, cute. What's wrong? Indianapolis doesnn't have a website for their newspaper? I figured as much.
Q; What do hoosiers say when the see a bee on top of a downed tree?

A: OOOOOh. So that's a Blog(bee +log).

Milwaukee= Cute /// Chicago= Beautiful/// Indianapolis = blahhh

San Diego / New England ... bummer.

Ricky responds: No way man, I really think that could be a barnburner.

Ode To Tim, The Die Hard Packer Fan: (by Paul Gilmartin)

http://www.paulgilmartin.com/poems/index.cfm?fuseaction=poem&pid=8

5 ticks left in the Super Bowl, the Pack they trailed by one.
The ball marked near the fifty.
Favre warmed up his gun.
And in the other end zone a man rose to his feet.
Tim the Die-Hard-Packer-Fan, knew this was destiny.
Shirtless, painted green and gold from his forehead to his heiny.

The smile slowly left his face. He said, "Someone hold my Leiny". He wet his finger, felt the air. A headwind turned their way. "Favre", he thought, "He's got the gun, but he needs our help, ya hey?"

He lumbered down the steps. His mission now was clear. Neutralize the headwind, or wait another year. And as he stepped onto the field, security stopped him short. They asked him who he was, he said "I'm Tim, I'm from up Nort." Whereabouts they fired back. Sheboygan, he revealed. Whaddy catch?

He said "Mostly Pike" They let him on the field. As Favre barked out the signals, Tim chugged a giant beer. And then another, and one after that, as tension filled the air. The ball was snapped, a route was run, Favre unleashed the ball. Never had there been a spiral, so clean and far and tall. And then it hit the headwind and started coming back. Tim felt a rumble in his gut, now was time to act. The burp came out so long and hard, the Yukon felt a breeze. A tidal wave of beer and brats and half a wheel of cheese. The blimp was lost for 7 days, skybox glass was shattered. An OshKosh woman lost her teeth. Tim's stomach left in tatters. But the pass came down, the catch was made, and just before Tim died. He was heard to say "The Pack are Back Oh For Cry Ay Ay".

His headstone reads, "Tim gave his life. Never did he wince. He
tailgates high above old Lambeau, grilling brats with Vince".

Wow!!! Romo looked so great today, oops. Two playoff games in two seasons, but I guess it was not his fault. 6 years at 60+, so glad we don't have em'. He's really not better than ANY of our QBs, and he's costing them a ton of capspace. Way to go big D.

Peyton was a 1 hit wonder I guess. Of course, I would like for our team to have that 1 hit as well.

Go Bears.

San Diego / New England ... bummer.

Ricky responds: No way man, I really think that could be a barnburner.

It has NO cache.

Eli did well....Rex is the only noob in the NFL now

WHO CARES?????????????????

Mark V. - I almost died! Patriots are going to choke LT in his throat! They ruined the superbowl. In Denny Green's voice - nothing to do but crown their.... now. Giants are tough. Looks like the Patriots and Giants in the SB. Patriots are showing these boys "chinese boxing".

Barnburner? Ricky, please-oh-please tell me that was an attempt at sarcasm. The Patriots are gonna destroy the Chargers, especially if Rivers and Tomlinson are out. Even if they play, I don't think it's going to be very close. And in case you do want to sound like the Village Idiot, pick the Chargers straight up.

I couldnt be happier that the Cowboys ROMO'D!!

Thats a term I have been trying to get off the ground since his miraculous fumble in last years playoff game.

You dont want to ROMO...

I heard Joe Theismann on the radio last night and he RIPPED ROMO a new A hole.

* Also, someone needs to watch hitman...i think he may have a secret crush on Rex, cause...even when no one is talking about him, Hitman still finds a way to slip in a jab. Its like when you had a crush on a girl in the playground and you would always pull her hair or something....weird. \

*insert psycho music here*

I knew all that hairpulling in 2nd grade meant something! Culzie, I think you should leave Hitman and his man-crush alone. Someone's gotta love him, and at this point, Hitman's The Man. Too bad our little Rexmobilemon blew out a tire - and no spare! What were we thinking? I'm going to visit it in the junkyard later, where I will no doubt run in to Hitman. Question is, what are we gonna drive next year? I gotta hankerin' for a new ride.

Bculz:

Exactly who has a crush on whom. Seems like you never miss a chance to call out the Hitman??? Hmmmm.

Packers v Giants

Packers have to be careful not to come out flat against the Giants. I'm sure they were anticipating playing the Cowboys and now they may look at the Giants as the "easier" of the two. That would be a mistake. Each team the Giants has played in the post-season has taken them lightly and appeared flat for most, if not all of the game. I'm hoping the Pack won't make the same mistake. I think this is the game that the Giants banged up secondary gets exposed. Pack wins 30-17.

Patriots v Chargers

Will the Chargers be able to find 22 starters after "the Mano a Manning" knock down drag out in the Dome? I think the Chargers have the defense to stay in the game. In fact, I think Brady will be under the most pressure he has faced all season and throw 3 INTs. I also predict that Volek will do an Earl Morral imitation and lead the Chargers to THE upset of the season.

It will be the Pack v the Chargers in the Super Bowl!

Seedy I was with you until you got to New England. Something about Boston man. They just win. There is only one corner in the whole NFL that can contain Randy Moss and he plays for the Chicago Bears. Now unless Peanut Tilman dresses, I don't see anyone stopping that man next week. New England knows the REAL Superbowl is next week and that game in Feb. is like a pre-probowl celebration. New England is going to unleash its full arsenal on SanDiego in pusuit of PERFECTION and HISTORY. They are anxious to get to the big game and get this monkey off their backs and only SanDiego and Norv-friggin-Turner is standing in their way. I wouldn't bet agaist them with Bill Gates's money.

PULLLEEEZE, no more Jessica/Tony/Jersey stuff...or else I am plugging my ears, closing my eyes and humming loudly. (wait a minute, I'm a sox fan- that's what I do naturally.)

I love Seedy's SB prediction but I don't think there's a chance in hell SD will beat Pretty Boy with the Dent in his Chin and the rest of the Patriots.

It will be Pretty Boy Brady vs. I Used to Be a Pretty Boy before 500 years in the NFL Favre in the Super Bowl.

I'm sticking with the Chargers over the Pats. San Diego is going to unleash a world of hurt on Brady -- maybe even a tsunami called Merriman. In fact, Brady will be knocked out of the game by a Merriman hit.

Michael Turner will have a career day.

Billy Volek will throw for three touchdowns. After this game, he will forever be referred to in San Diego as "Uncle Billy V., baby... Uncle Billy V." In certain parts of the Northeast, he will be referred to by much more colorful names.

Craggy faced Norv Turner will shed tears and talk about his unrequited love of sideline reporter, Tony Siragusa.

Having played its "Super Bowl" in the AFC Championship game, San Diego will be pummeled by Green Bay in the Super Bowl in February, but they won't care. My son, George "That's my team, Dad. See, they have a G on their helmets," will walk on air.

It's destiny.

Destiny. Destiny. No escaping that for me!

no guys.....my man crush is on the big Amish boy from Iowa...I just wanted to use the word noob

Kyle is our QB

Hitman:

I wouldn't have thunk it, but Orton does have that bad hair, bad beard Amish thing going. Why he looks like he could be straight out of the movie, Kingpin.

Tushay!....SEEDY....TUSHAY!!

Have you guys seen the new SmartWater ads? Mmmmmmmmmm............ Tom Brady is absolutely delicious I tell you - DELICIOUS! Brilliant advertising. I will drink no other water ever. Or at least until they find a different spokesman.

Brady Popsicles?

Shaped like Brady???

Roman responds: Stop it.

I wanna hear Aikman do it!!! ROMO blows, and he's costing them a ton of money. All of that moving around and hitting his receivers on target didn't work against an average N.Y. team, he looked sooooo SUAVE taking the dumb sacks with his GREAT pocket presence. Guess Romo hit the barf bag as well, what a choke job. The last int. was all the Dallas fans saying, "Damn, we just spent all that money on this????"

Seedy c'mon man, you know the Pats' are on a mission since they basically GAVE the superbowl to Indy last year. How can you be up 21-3 just before halftime in the championship game, and LOSE. They covered their WR mistakes and are on the way to perfection.

The only good thing about that is Nick Bunocinte(however the hell you spell his name on HBO's inside the NFL) will finally shut up.

Eli will choke next week, he hasn't still played a real team in the playoffs, and GB has already exposed one pretender.

Bculz, the rest I could believe, but why would Timbaland have to be on steroids. Maybe Janet Jackson....

Seedy, I hope Turner does not have a huge game, I want the Bears to get him on the cheap(as cheap as they can.)

Julie B:

Uh... sure we have seen those ads. The ones we like better are the Miller Lite commercials where the buxom babes are wrestling for a Lite. We all swore we would drink no other beer, but then they changed the commercials. Like you suggest, we quickly switched to other brews.

Bubba's Mom:

Jessica/Tony/Jersey stuff
Jessica/Tony/Jersey stuff

Bculz:

Tushay ole!

Best use of Duct Tape:

While our former Homeland Security Chief suggested using duct tape on windows and doors to reduce fallout from terrorist attacks (the nuclear kind), I saw a recent and better use at the Packers v Lions game. Fan in front of us was wearing an old Mark Chumra jersey. He used duct tape to cover the "c" and the "a."

Mark Chmura is a bringem young coach now...

and another Simpson girl professing her football player boyfriend is to die for?...ummm?...would that be priceless or classless??....

I feel safe with my big Amish boy....Go Kyle!!!

THE Chuck:

San Diego 28
Patriots 17

Turner -- 150 all purpose yards

Merriman -- 3 sacks, thrown out of game after second deliberate hit to the head of a Patriots' QB (the first blow knocks Brady out of the game)

Cromartie -- 3 picks, one returned for a TD

The Gray Hoodie -- he kills sideline reporter after being asked at the end of the game, "What went wrong?"

Would someone please post Paul Gilmartin's, "Tim The Die Hard Packer Fan", and get this Farve Fest rolling?

I like the little goldfish in the bottle too. Cute, albeit a fish.

A Bears fan Cheering for Favre is like Michigan fans cheering for Ohio State....you just dont do it people.

Do I cheer for USC?? No, i am a N.D. fan....

i dont care how gritty or tough nosed, or accomplished or stubbley or nice or genuine you think he is...

HE IS A PACKER...

I will never forget when I came home from College in 1996 and there were PACKER JERSEYS at OHARE AIRPORT.

I WANTED TO PUKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bculz:

You're frothing at the mouth, dude. Time to rein it in because you're starting to sound like Keylan.

I agree with Culzie....my daughter wanted a Favre Jersey years ago....I drove from Scottsdale to Anthem to buy it so nobody I knew would see me...

and after the intervention....

I'm pleased to report my Daughter is no longer on drugs...

DaBears

Well geez, Hitman - leave us all hangin' why don't you! What did she do with the jersey???

Oh, and BC - Bears fans cheering for Favre is like a Spartan cheering for Michigan, Ohio State, USC and Notre Dame.

Tim - The ultimate Diehard Packer Fan
by Paul Gilmartin:

5 ticks left in the Super Bowl, the Pack they trailed by one.
The ball marked near the fifty. Favre warmed up his gun.
And in the other end zone a man rose to his feet.
Tim the Die-Hard-Packer-Fan, knew this was destiny.

Shirtless, painted green and gold from his forehead to his heiny.
The smile slowly left his face. He said, "Someone hold my Leiny". He wet his finger, felt the air. A headwind turned their way.
"Favre", he thought, "He's got the gun,
but he needs our help, ya hey?"

He lumbered down the steps. His mission now was clear.
Neutralize the headwind, or wait another year.
And as he stepped onto the field, security stopped him short. They asked him who he was, he said "I'm Tim, I'm from up Nort."

Whereabouts they fired back.
Sheboygan, he revealed.
Whaddy catch?
He said "Mostly Pike"
They let him on the field.

As Favre barked out the signals, Tim chugged a giant beer.
And then another, and one after that, as tension filled the air. The ball was snapped, a route was run, Favre unleashed the ball. Never had there been a spiral, so clean and far and tall.
And then it hit the headwind and started coming back.
Tim felt a rumble in his gut, now was time to act.

The burp came out so long and hard, the Yukon felt a breeze.
A tidal wave of beer and brats and half a wheel of cheese.
The blimp was lost for 7 days, skybox glass was shattered.
An OshKosh woman lost her teeth. Tim's stomach left in tatters.

But the pass came down, the catch was made, and just before Tim died. He was heard to say "The Pack are Back Oh For Cry Ay Ay"
His headstone reads, "Tim gave his life. Never did he wince. He
tailgates high above old Lambeau, grilling brats with Vince".