Thanksgiving Open Thread #2: Saints at Cowboys
by Brandon on Nov 25, 2010 3:00 PM CST
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The line is only the Saints by 1 over the Cowboys? The Jason Garrett as head coach feel good story is going to end at some point once they realize they are still the same team that started 1-7 and Jon Kitna is their quarterback. The Saints let the Seahawks hang around for a while last week, but how exactly are the Cowboys going to stop QB Drew Brees? And the return of RB Reggie Bush (not guaranteed) would make it even worse because he is a matchup nightmare.
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Slow site day
Saints are knocking the Cowboys back down to earth in the early going.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
NFC field is looking strong and crowded...
With the way the Saints are playing, throw them in the mix. Any of seven teams could represent the NFC this year. It’s crazy. We could have a 10 win team not make the playoff (or two).
OK, I'm up from my nap
Geez, doesn’t look like I missed much. The rules say that he was down, but my eyes tell me that was a fumble.
happy thanksgiving!
cowgirls in full-on poop the bed mode again. gotta love it.
"Football players, like prostitutes, are in the business of ruining their bodies for the pleasure of strangers" -Merle Kessler
by threadkiller on Nov 25, 2010 4:24 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Wow, this one's a snoozer
Saints D is looking awful strong, but it’s against Kitna, so who can really tell?
OTOH – Saints have outscored their opponents 88-32 in their last three games. Packers have outscored their opponents 87-10 in their last three. Gotta think the Saints will be watching our game on Sunday to see if and how we shut down the Falcons’ offense and apply what they learn in Week 16.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I’m tired of these bs games on Thanksgiving. I would like to c the Packers play on this day in the future!
"Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect."
Vince Lombardi
by CaliSeth on Nov 25, 2010 5:22 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Count me out
If we could play every game in our schedule on Sundays at noon, I’d be ecstatic. Gets the team in a rhythm and lets the minor nicks heal more between games.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Nov 25, 2010 6:27 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
well...
we had a fanpost about rooting for other teams.. Dare I say, go Cowboys??!?
Is that legal?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Yeah, didn't think so
Kicked it after it hit the ground twice.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Never seen a kick like that.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 25, 2010 6:27 PM CST reply actions
If it had hit the ground once
It would have been a dropkick, and legal. Since it bounced more than once, though, it was illegal.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I'm being *real* liberal with the "though"s today
Not sure why.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Five minutes to go...
The Cowboys with the amazing comeback…from 17 down to take the lead….
Kinda daring Drew Brees to beat them at this point, though.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Again!
I’m gonna tear my ‘h’ key off…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Though I think you should just stop using that word.
It might help you from repeating it. ;-)
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 25, 2010 6:43 PM CST up reply actions
Saints imploding.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 25, 2010 6:45 PM CST reply actions
Oddly
What the hell happened there? I’m not seeing anything different, except the Cowboys seemed to have gained a little speed at the half. Is Jason Garrett that good at halftime adjustments?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I'm not sure,
Though I wouldn’t be surprised if Dallas finds a way to blow this game.
Aw, crap.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 25, 2010 6:50 PM CST up reply actions
You were saying? :P
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
So how was everyone's Thanksgiving spread?
I did indeed make a simplified chicken cordon bleu. If I’m gonna keep making that, I’m gonna have to figure out the right mix of spices in the breading. Any suggestions?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Great minds... :D
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
OMFG
Unbelievable – that looked like a Packers’ secondary play.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Cowboys hanging on by their finger nails!
Brees is no Favre, I think the Saints might do it
Told ya...
Brees is NO Favre… like clockwork…
The really sad part is that at this point in their careers, Hasselback is better than Favre
If only he ever had an O-Line.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
By the way...I want Dallas to win...
get us off the record book…biggest comeback win in TGday history, Dallas over Green bay in 1994 right? This would take our loss off the books…
The sad thing is,
Fox HAD to bring up that game earlier, when they said Garrett played in it.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 25, 2010 6:53 PM CST up reply actions
It still counts :/
It’s just not as historic anymore. And that game is why I want the Cowboys to never, ever win another game. Ever.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Hey, NFL broadcasters?
I don’t care about your crew. You might, I don’t, ok?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
It's Joe Buck and Troy Aikman.
All they care about is themselves.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 25, 2010 6:55 PM CST up reply actions
Troy cares about Troy a lot
After he finally remembers that his name is Troy.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
And Joe Buck cares about Joe Buck a lot.
After he remembers his name is Joe, and not Jack.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 25, 2010 6:59 PM CST up reply actions
"Hey, Joe - how would you feel about doing play-by-play for football, too?"
“I don’t know a lot about football.”
“That’s ok, you don’t know a lot about baseball either, whaddyasay?”
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Nov 25, 2010 7:01 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Clutch16 FTW!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 25, 2010 7:01 PM CST up reply actions
This could also apply to Dick Stockton.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 25, 2010 7:03 PM CST up reply actions
Dallas's FG kicker...
strongn leg, but erratic…see what happens…
Anyone want to kick for the Cowboys?
Anyone? Buehler? … Buehler?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 25, 2010 6:57 PM CST up reply actions
Um, he's sick.
My best friend’s sister’s boyfriend’s brother’s girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who’s going with the girl who saw Buhhler pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it’s pretty serious.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Goddam
Dez Bryant’s a stud
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
How many timeouts does Dallas have left?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 25, 2010 6:58 PM CST reply actions
12 yards away from FG range...
But you have to go for the kill shot…go deep
Memo to Garrett:
That is not going for the kill. With a questionable field goal kicker, you need to go deep.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 25, 2010 7:01 PM CST reply actions
Gotta go for it
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Oh my
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Wind got that one :P
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
59-yard field goal?
How close was it?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 25, 2010 7:03 PM CST reply actions
Wide left by a yard
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
very close...
wide left by just 3 yards…had the distance…
Hooked it from the very beginning
Started it off good, though – 5 yards closer and that’s in
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Well, I survived in my picks so far.
2-0, having picked the Patriots and Saints.
Now I just need the Jets to win.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 25, 2010 7:05 PM CST reply actions
I'm 1 - 1
I called a tie in the bengals/jets game…so we’ll see…
Which game did you get right?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 25, 2010 7:07 PM CST up reply actions
Patriots
And just kidding, I picked the Jets…
I actually picked the cowboys! The point spread was almost pick ’em in any case.
I thought it was NO -4.5
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Fire Jason Garrett!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Five minutes ago...
…it was fire Sean Payton
That would have been more justified
The real problem is that this is a 2009-type victory for the Saints. The rest of the conference could be in deep, deep trouble if they keep playing like this.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Just an observation
Was this the longest game ever? Not many flags and a couple of challenges, but I think it took well over 3.5 hours to play.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
That may be the case,
Though I think it may be due to the that there was a lot of scoring in this one.
Oh geez … there I go again. :P
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 25, 2010 7:16 PM CST up reply actions
Well, since you posted comment #70
Bengals-Jets thread up – JUMP!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
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