Poll

Who will win the upcoming Super Bowl?

Seattle Seahawks
2 (28.6%)
Denver Broncos
3 (42.9%)
New England Patriots
1 (14.3%)
Carolina Panthers
1 (14.3%)
San Francisco 49ers
0 (0%)
New Orleans Saints
0 (0%)
San Diego Chargers
0 (0%)
Indianapolis Colts
0 (0%)

Total Members Voted: 7

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POTD: 2014-01-08
« on: January 08, 2014, 12:38:10 PM »
Listed in order of likelihood according to Football Outsiders' advanced stats-based playoff odds.

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Re: POTD: 2014-01-08
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2014, 12:39:52 PM »
Had to vote Seattle, even though it would be really nice if they didn't win.

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Re: POTD: 2014-01-08
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2014, 12:44:07 PM »
I had to vote for the Patriots, because that's my team  :D

But, assuming we beat Indy Saturday night and Denver win's on Sunday, I don't think we can take out Peyton for the AFC Championship.  But who knows.  wishful thinking.
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Re: POTD: 2014-01-08
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2014, 12:50:00 PM »
As bad as the Patriots are (due to injuries), I think they have a real chance. The Chargers could easily upset the Broncos, and I can certainly see the Patriots beating either of those teams anyway.

And I voted for the 49ers first because they're my team, but then changed my vote because these polls must be entirely accurate damnit!

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Re: POTD: 2014-01-08
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2014, 12:51:49 PM »
I would vote for the 49ers cause they are my team but didn't vote because I don't follow football and have no fucking idea who will play let alone win

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Re: POTD: 2014-01-08
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2014, 01:29:30 PM »
The Cardinals will not win... therefore my season is over already.  No idea on the rest... but I hate SF, so I not only hope they lose... I hope they fail at life too. :)
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Re: POTD: 2014-01-08
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2014, 01:45:10 PM »
You can suck our pleasant weather!

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Re: POTD: 2014-01-08
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2014, 02:18:22 PM »
I am hoping the Broncos win because I couldn't give a shit less about the rest.  If I HAD to pick another team I'd go with the Aints.

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Re: POTD: 2014-01-08
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2014, 03:17:26 PM »
I have not been keeping track of the NFL at all this season so I didn't even know who was in the playoffs before this poll. But I always liked Denver. And I like Payton. so they get my vote.
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Re: POTD: 2014-01-08
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2014, 03:49:01 PM »
If all the favorites win this weekend, it's going to be pretty interesting next week.

In the NFC, that would mean Seahawks and 49ers. There's been a rivalry between these two teams the last couple years as they've been the best two teams in the NFC while playing twice a year in the same division, plus their coaches were rivals in college (USC versus Stanford- there was a famous run in where the now-Seattle coach asked the now-SF coach, "What's your deal?" after he ran up the score and so everybody thinks they have a beef now) and the teams have two of the best young quarterbacks in the game so are set to be rivals for years. Seahawks are better and have the home field advantage, and they've beaten the 49ers easily at home the last two times, so they would have the upper hand, but it would be fun to watch, though.

Even better would be the AFC matchup. Peyton Manning (Denver) against Tom Brady (New England) again. Both guys have lost games they were expected to win over the last few years and neither has won a Super Bowl in a while even though they're considered two of the best ever. Every year they play each other and they are constantly compared. There would be a ton of (over-)hype for this game, but it will still be super intriguing.

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Re: POTD: 2014-01-08
« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2014, 05:54:25 PM »
No dogs in this fight.  Picked the team that sounded the most like a lion...

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Re: POTD: 2014-01-08
« Reply #11 on: January 13, 2014, 04:24:24 PM »
If all the favorites win this weekend, it's going to be pretty interesting next week.

All the favorites won, so next Sunday will be fun.

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Re: POTD: 2014-01-08
« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2014, 10:32:58 PM »
No it won't.... :/

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Re: POTD: 2014-01-08
« Reply #13 on: January 15, 2014, 04:07:55 PM »
should this thread be in the sports section?

anyway, this is funny: http://kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com/2014/01/nfl-logos-hipsters.html
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Re: POTD: 2014-01-08
« Reply #14 on: January 15, 2014, 04:09:44 PM »
meh