NFC Championship Game Open Thread
by BSD on Jan 18, 2009 2:00 PM EST
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Seriously, an eagle against a cardinal? That's like no contest. Eagles have talons and a sharp beak for killing and ripping flesh. Cardinals can't even defend the bird feeder from squirrels. Psssh!
Here's a thread to discuss the Eagles game. I'll throw up another thread for the Steelers game just before kickoff.
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Eagles keys to victory
Offense:
1) McNabb off to a quick start—no deflections or short-hop throws
2) Westbrook early—last two playoff games, 21 carries on 1st and 10, 31 yds. Need more production on 1st down
3) Execute goal-to-go situations…no FGs in ths potential shoot-out
Defense:
1) Pass rush, pass rush, pass rush—Give Warner time, he’ll be successful against any defense.
2) Respect the run: james and Hightower have given the Cards’ running game new life. Pay too much attention to the pass and before you know it the RBs are getting 5, 6 yds per pop.
3) Hit the WRs…Fitzgerald and Boldin are going to get their catches. Hit them and restrict the YAC.
Prediction: Eagles get a key defensive turnover late in the game to preserve a 24-20 win.
Penn State Proud, Lionspride
by Lionspride on Jan 18, 2009 2:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
score more points
Ben and Alex... first commits for 2024
by 3Yardout on Jan 18, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
btw, pens are playing on nbc right now=)
Meadville, PA born and raised.
by mikeissurreal on Jan 18, 2009 2:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
FLY EAGLES FLY!
House money is the awesomest.
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Mr. Bob Dobalina
by Run Up The Score on Jan 18, 2009 3:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What is House Money.
Wish I new. :)
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
by ech2os on Jan 18, 2009 6:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Cardinals...Lets go Cardinals
Levi Brown vs. the team that cut Tony Hunt.
Fall Eagles, Fall.
by NittanyBadger on Jan 18, 2009 3:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but
Arizona has Larry Fitzgerald. And he went to Pitt.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 18, 2009 3:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Question
Who would win in a fight between Andy Reid and Brandon Ware?
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 3:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
A tie
They would both be found laying in bloody pools. Each with an arm and a leg mysteriously missing.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 18, 2009 3:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"Andy Reid had a look of concern"
Yeah, he couldn’t find his chicken leg. Hahaha?
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 3:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Eagles got lucky on that play.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 18, 2009 3:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
fitzgerald
frightens me…
"From here on out, the Steelers are bird exterminators. It doesn't matter if it's the Ravens, Eagles, or Cardinals." ~random Steeler Fan!
by amandakt on Jan 18, 2009 3:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Should I be happy for Fitzgerald, a Pitt guy?
Discuss.
by Mr. Rosewater on Jan 18, 2009 3:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i can't help but be amazed by him...
….some of the catches he’s made…it’s unstoppable.
"From here on out, the Steelers are bird exterminators. It doesn't matter if it's the Ravens, Eagles, or Cardinals." ~random Steeler Fan!
by amandakt on Jan 18, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Be happy that he’s the only star NFL player Pitt has produced in the last 20 years.
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 3:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mark May?
I just committed suicide, didn’t I?
by Mr. Rosewater on Jan 18, 2009 3:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, you should
He hated Pitt so much he left as soon as he possibly could. Hey, we all make mistakes.
by NittanyBadger on Jan 18, 2009 6:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fun game to watch
There’s a penalty on every other play.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 18, 2009 3:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That roughing the passer the penalty was crap
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 3:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm, uh, calling this game.
It’s over.
by Mr. Rosewater on Jan 18, 2009 4:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think so too
Curt Warner is wearing his superman PJs.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 18, 2009 4:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They are making this..
look easy. Take away that one penalty and its 21-3. State College avoids another riot due to the all PA Superbowl.
I was out in the trenches, which enables me to paint such a powerful picture, like Apocalypse Now.-Cormega
by OMEGAMAN on Jan 18, 2009 4:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Why me?
First PSU gets blown out then the Eagles. If it weren’t for the Phillies being WFC, it would not be my postseason year.
by kmblue on Jan 18, 2009 4:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This game is over
Nice run by the Iggles, but the same team that dropped inexcusable games to Cincy (yes, I know it was a tie) and Washington later showed up today. Andy Reid, again, has some serious questions to answer about the team’s inability to run the ball, stop the run or make a big play.
Penn State Proud, Lionspride
by Lionspride on Jan 18, 2009 5:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Spoke too soon...
Looks like we have a game.
I was out in the trenches, which enables me to paint such a powerful picture, like Apocalypse Now.-Cormega
by OMEGAMAN on Jan 18, 2009 5:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
THE EAGLES ARE WHO WE THOUGHT THEY WERE!
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 5:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
THEY LET US OFF THE HOOK!
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Mr. Bob Dobalina
by Run Up The Score on Jan 18, 2009 5:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
did I say it was over?
eggs on my face…
by Mr. Rosewater on Jan 18, 2009 5:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I have confidence
They’re the Eagles. They’ll snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 18, 2009 5:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
NOW IF YOU WANT TO CROWN ’EM, THEN CROWN THEIR ASS!
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 5:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
THE FIRST DOWN IS WHERE WE THOUGHT IT WAS
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 5:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Here we go
The pressure is on McNabb now. Is there any doubt he’ll fail?
I betcha bucks he pukes in the huddle again.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 18, 2009 6:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I wanna hear some booing, baby!
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 6:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Reminder
We’ll have a new thread for the Steelers game.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 18, 2009 6:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m just waiting for an interception from McNabb on this final drive
by markpsu on Jan 18, 2009 6:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Totally
But don’t feel bad for him. He’ll go back to the sideline, do his funny robot dance to cheer up his teammates, and everything will be ok.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 18, 2009 6:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice
An overthrow and a throw behind the reciever Morelli-style. Love ya, Donny.
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 6:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of the chosen one...
The Cards signed him as an undrafted free agent…man, what could have been…if only he’d gotten a break, #14 could be leading the Cards to the SUPER BOWL!!
GO CARDS, GO! GO CARDS, GO!
by NittanyBadger on Jan 18, 2009 6:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fitting end
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 6:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Shucks
Would’ve liked to see an all-Pennsylvania Super Bowl.
But in the end, it’s really quite satisfying to see McNabb and the Eagles choke out again in the NFC Championship.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Jan 18, 2009 7:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Boo.
(boo.)
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Mr. Bob Dobalina
by Run Up The Score on Jan 18, 2009 7:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, sir
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This game should have been in Phila
Rule chane: The higher seed gets home field. The Cardinals won 6 of their 9 games vs 3 teams that were awful. How the fuck are they hosting a conference championship game?
by NittanyNutz2 on Jan 18, 2009 9:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Eagles Hate
Reading this brought back too many memories at bars in State College.
As Penn State fans during away games, nothing but love.
Come Sunday, the intrastate war began.
I only wish Baltimore won. I will not root for the Cardinals, and there’s no way I’m being one of “yinz” rooting for the Steelers.
I suppose I’ve gained another weekend of skiing in the Poconos.
by MainLion on Jan 18, 2009 10:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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