Minnesota @ New Orleans NFC Championship game

[TheDOCTORdre]

Who ya got?

[ziggy29]

If Saint Brett gets to the Super Bowl, I'd projectile vomit.

[LH Panther Mom]

Go Saints!

[sinton66]

If the Vikes play like today, they'll win.

[DU_stud04]

Skol vikings! :)

[piratebg]

I like the Saints in this one.

[BullsFan]

Originally posted by ziggy29
If Saint Brett gets to the Super Bowl, I'd projectile vomit.

x2

[PhiI C]

It should be a great game. Minnesota is playing well and the Saints look like they came out of their recent slump. I will be happy if either of these teams win and go on to win the super bowl since none of them have ever won it even though the Vikings had four tries years ago.

[crzyjournalist03]

I think that Minnesota gets some bad mojo for their last touchdown against Dallas. They've struggled all year on the road, and now they're going to one of the hardest stadiums to play in.

I like New Orleans by double digits.

Something along the lines of:

Saints 33
Vikings 20

[JasperDog94]

I hope the Saints are up by 35 with 30 seconds to go and throw deep for another touchdown....turnabout is fair play.:)

[NateDawg39]

I have a feeling the Saints are going to win fairly big in this game. Maybe like 38-20. Favre will get cocky with the game on the line and do his past mistakes and turn over the ball.

[BullsFan]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
I have a feeling the Saints are going to win fairly big in this game. Maybe like 38-20. Favre will get cocky with the game on the line and do his past mistakes and turn over the ball.

That would make me very very happy.


Originally posted by JasperDog94
I hope the Saints are up by 35 with 30 seconds to go and throw deep for another touchdown....turnabout is fair play.:)

So would that !!

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by BullsFan
That would make me very very happy. Beating Bridgeport would make me happy to but not everything looks so sunny now does it :p

[BullsFan]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
Beating Bridgeport would make me happy to but not everything looks so sunny now does it :p

Now that you mention it, I guess I could console myself with the Bulls beating Decatur so soundly the last couple of years...ahhh, memories. :D

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by BullsFan
Now that you mention it, I guess I could console myself with the Bulls beating Decatur so soundly the last couple of years...ahhh, memories. :D Yea I just use 2002-2007 for consolation for ALOT of losses from Decatur, and the Cowboys...:p

[BullsFan]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
Yea I just use 2002-2007 for consolation for ALOT of losses from Decatur, and the Cowboys...:p

So glad I don't have to go so far back for my happy place. :D

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by BullsFan
So glad I don't have to go so far back for my happy place. :D ahhh your funny...:nerd:

[skins4life]

I'm going with the SAINTS in a close one and because they have more Texas boys on their team than the VIKINGS.

31-27

[forum_guy]

people keep waiting for favre to fall apart but the truth is he has shut everyone up.

[DU_stud04]

vikings dline dominates again, defense pulls away 2 turnovers. favre keeps the ball away from sharper, terrorizes the rookie cb and harvin/rice take the game over with peterson finally breaking one for a long run. 34-17 vikings.

[BuckeyeNut]

The Dline is going to run wild.

[playnhurt]

Been a Saints fan since Archie.

GEAUX SAINTS!

[Bullaholic]

I think Brees could hit the Saints receivers blindfolded within 1-2 seconds. I think he will do this against the Vikings and pick them apart, and throw deep enough times to keep them honest.

Saints by 7--they are the more complete team and have the ability of overcome the 1 superior unit Vikes.

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by playnhurt
Been a Saints fan since Archie.

GEAUX SAINTS! Archie was a great QB from what i have read. Never saw him he was before my time but I have heard people say if he had been with any other team he would have won some Super Bowls

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by sinton66
If the Vikes play like today, they'll win.
The same could be said for the way the Saints played Saturday. :)

[DU_stud04]

Originally posted by Bullaholic
I think Brees could hit the Saints receivers blindfolded within 1-2 seconds. I think he will do this against the Vikings and pick them apart, and throw deep enough times to keep them honest.

Saints by 7--they are the more complete team and have the ability of overcome the 1 superior unit Vikes. as many problems as the saints had against dallas up front, if he does hit receivers within 1-2 seconds its going to be a tight end or bush on a screen, where shockey is still limping around and wont be much of a factor. deep is where to beat the vikings, past the third window or with your te. bush could be a problem if they use him right...like dallas should have used felix jones. colston henderson and meachem wont be getting quick passes, griffen and winfield are the best in your face cb's and run stoppers, best tackling cb's in the league. hopes for misses and lazy tackles are just that, hopes. poor tackling lead to austin miles getting hot and switch the game to a cowboys win, rice and harvin will do the same, with shaincoe and berrian keeping the db's honest. then you still have the key to the offense scheme...adrian peterson. peterson, even when he doesnt get many ypc he still brings the defense up, but i do see him breaking a long run against the saints. favre's played amazing this year, but alot of it is possible because of the toys he has, he's playing with a full deck of cards finally. ive watched every vikings game this season as well as every saints game(and cowboys) that wasnt on at the same time, vikings are the more complete team of the two. ive been preaching the last two seasons that if the vikings can get a decent qb, vikings would be superbowl champs, tjack couldn't do it and only one guy on the market that could, vikings got what they wanted and brett's going to get what he wants, finish out on top. (even though he should come back for another year after this)

skol vikings!

[fumanchu]

Didn't the Saints already beat the Vikings quite handily in week 5 or 6? Regardless if they stop the run vs. Minn. then they will win. IMO, AND- Sharper, Greer, Porter & Harper are the best DB's in the league...not those guys you said.

[pancho villa]

The Vikings will beat the Saints because their Def is relentless, and the Saints (well are the Saints). The biggest problem for the Viks will be playing a Varsity game after beating a JV team last week!

[DU_stud04]

Originally posted by fumanchu
Didn't the Saints already beat the Vikings quite handily in week 5 or 6? Regardless if they stop the run vs. Minn. then they will win. IMO, AND- Sharper, Greer, Porter & Harper are the best DB's in the league...not those guys you said. you obviously have no idea what you're talking about.
1) they havent played each other this season
2) i said press and run stopping db's, theyre the best hands down. coverage, theyre not too shabby, but nothing to the likes of nnamdi and a few others. heck, winfield missed 4-5 games and still is rated better than those 3 db's you just listed, id be more worried by vilma than them.


sharper is a smart player and is always in the right place, too bad he isnt the vikings backstop anymore.

[DU_stud04]

started comparing brees and favre this season, besides tjack who has thrown the ball 20 times and has a qb rating of 114... brees and favre are #1 and 2 in the league. their stats are nearly identical down the line. really great stuff both of these guys have done this season! cant wait for sunday!

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww346/Jstang56/breesfavre2009.png

[GreenGobbla]

vikings - 34
saints - 28

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by GreenGobbla
vikings - 14
saints - 28
There, I fixed it for you! :D

[playnhurt]

This poll is close!

[DU_stud04]

skol vikings!

[STANG RED]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
Archie was a great QB from what i have read. Never saw him he was before my time but I have heard people say if he had been with any other team he would have won some Super Bowls

I saw him play many times, and yes he was very good. If he had then what Drew Brees has now, he would have put up some huge numbers, and might have won a SB or two. Same can be said for Fran Tarkenton and the Vikes as well.

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by STANG RED
I saw him play many times, and yes he was very good. If he had then what Drew Brees has now, he would have put up some huge numbers, and might have won a SB or two. Same can be said for Fran Tarkenton and the Vikes as well.

The Vikes had a GREAT defense and a pretty dang good offense..it was not Fran carrying the Vikes with no talent..that team was FULL of talent

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by DU_stud04
started comparing brees and favre this season, besides tjack who has thrown the ball 20 times and has a qb rating of 114... brees and favre are #1 and 2 in the league. their stats are nearly identical down the line. really great stuff both of these guys have done this season! cant wait for sunday!

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww346/Jstang56/breesfavre2009.png
I too have been comparing, studying, and analyzing the stats. Seemed to all come to a draw. So I invoked my final tie breaking strategy for determining a fav. The Mason-Dixon Line. When in doubt, I always go with the Boys from the South. Gotta support the homeys! :D :D

[coach]

that was too easy

[99IHSMustang]

Originally posted by coach
that was too easy

They did make it look easy didn't they?... I was impressed.

[99IHSMustang]

The Saints made it look easy as well... :eek:

[ziggy29]

GREAT call against an overly aggressive defense!

[bobcat4life]

Anyone else see Benny Sapp get out of Evans's way?

[ziggy29]

Originally posted by bobcat4life
Anyone else see Benny Sapp get out of Evans's way?
Get a big guy close to him and he crumbles without contact. I thought I was watching Tom Brady.

[ziggy29]

Looks like the zebras are in the tank for the Vikes... they must want to media suck-up fest to Favre heading into the SB...

[coach]

Originally posted by coach
that was too easy

once again...too easy

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by ziggy29
Get a big guy close to him and he crumbles without contact. I thought I was watching Tom Brady. Yea that was pretty embarrassing

[ziggy29]

Thanks for nothing, Reggie. Definitely should have called a fair catch.

[99IHSMustang]

Originally posted by ziggy29
Thanks for nothing, Reggie. Definitely should have called a fair catch.

Or should not have attempted to even catch it.

[NateDawg39]

Woo Hoo Turnover!! :clap:

Credited to Favre of course :D

[STANG RED]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
Woo Hoo Turnover!! :clap:

Credited to Favre of course :D

It may have been credited to Favre, but it looked AP was the one that screwed it up to me. He clamping his arm down, and didnt even have the ball yet. Either way, it was a huge missed opportunity for the Vikes.

[Bullaholic]

A good football game so far. I think Favre will tighten up from the hits he took in the first half and make some bad throws. Saints handling the Vikes rush so far. I still think the Saints will win this one.

[bobcat4life]

pretty close so far...I think the Saints are gonna pull it out though

[JJWalker]

Most uncomfortable moment ...

When Pam Oliver was interviewing Favre and asked about butt spanking.

And ... Favre said, "Just don't cup it!"

You could tell that Oliver was sort of turned on. LOL.

[bobcat4life]

Originally posted by JJWalker
Most uncomfortable moment ...

When Pam Oliver was interviewing Favre and asked about butt spanking.

And ... Favre said, "Just don't cup it!"

You could tell that Oliver was sort of turned on. LOL. I always thought she wanted to get with Farve

[STANG RED]

Originally posted by Bullaholic
A good football game so far. I think Favre will tighten up from the hits he took in the first half and make some bad throws. Saints handling the Vikes rush so far. I still think the Saints will win this one.

Yea I'm thinking some of those big hits are eventually going to take their toll on Favre. He's taken some slobber knockers for sure.

[ziggy29]

This TD was courtesy of #58 for the Saints, for trying to run with the fumble instead of falling on it.

[99IHSMustang]

Adrian Peterson shouldn't have eaten that popcorn before the game.

[Old Tiger]

New Orleans just got screwed.

[ziggy29]

Terrible call on the personal foul. Repeat: Zebras in the tank for the Fightin' Favres.

[bobcat4life]

Favre finally showed his age after that hit....

[Old Tiger]

Brett Favre getting laid out almost everytime he throws the ball is awesome!

[JJWalker]

Now the game is setup for the classic "Football Hero" ending.

Too bad for the Saints! LOL

[ziggy29]

I get the feeling that Favre could get a Theismannesque broken leg and he'd still go out there and insist on playing.

[bobcat4life]

Originally posted by ziggy29
I get the feeling that Favre could get a Theismannesque broken leg and he'd still go out there and insist on playing. the feeling is mutual

[LH Panther Mom]

Why does Favre have a green Avery dot in the middle of the back of his helmet????? :confused:

[ziggy29]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Why does Favre have a green Avery dot in the middle of the back of his helmet????? :confused:
It indicates a helmet that is radio-equipped to communicate with the sideline.

[coach]

all qbs do....it signals the ref which player on the field that has a radio in their hemet

[bobcat4life]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Why does Favre have a green Avery dot in the middle of the back of his helmet????? :confused: that means it has the radio thing that the coaches call the play through. all quarterbacks have them

[Old Tiger]

One defensive player is allowed to have the radio equipment in his helmet also.

[LH Panther Mom]

I never look at the backs of the helmets for the most part. :p But I appreciate the explanations. :)

[STANG RED]

Originally posted by JJWalker
Now the game is setup for the classic "Football Hero" ending.

Too bad for the Saints! LOL

If the Vikes do end up winning, Favre may be too beat up to even play in the Superbowl.
Also, Favre is resorting back to his gunslinger mode. I see him throwing another pick or two before this is all over.

[ziggy29]

Originally posted by STANG RED
If the Vikes do end up winning, Favre may be too beat up to even play in the Superbowl.
Also, Favre is resorting back to his gunslinger mode. I see him throwing another pick or two before this is all over.
And I also think he may wind up hurting his team by insisting on playing "tough guy" when he's obviously a LOT less than 100%.

[bobcat4life]

the Vikings are fumbling this game away

[coach]

Originally posted by STANG RED
If the Vikes do end up winning, Favre may be too beat up to even play in the Superbowl.
Also, Favre is resorting back to his gunslinger mode. I see him throwing another pick or two before this is all over.

what a dumb statement....he has never missed a game in his life and you think he will be too "banged" up to play in the sb?

[sinton66]

Originally posted by bobcat4life
the Vikings are fumbling this game away

Breaks my heart......

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by Old Tiger
Brett Favre getting laid out almost everytime he throws the ball is awesome! Gotta respect the man for his ability to keep going though

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
Gotta respect the man for his ability to keep going though no you don't

[ziggy29]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
Gotta respect the man for his ability to keep going though
You can admire the toughness, but at some point you need to admit that you're hurt and might be hurting your team by staying in there. Favre did that to the Jets last year.

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by Old Tiger
no you don't Classic reply

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by ziggy29
You can admire the toughness, but at some point you need to admit that you're hurt and might be hurting your team by staying in there. Favre did that to the Jets last year. While I agree with that, I am talking about his toughness. Id like to see another 40 year old take it like he is

[JJWalker]

At least it is a good game.

If NO can't win with all those turn-overs they picked-up ... well I am not going to feel sorry for 'em.

[ziggy29]

Originally posted by JJWalker
At least it is a good game.

If NO can't win with all those turn-overs they picked-up ... well I am not going to feel sorry for 'em.
I won't feel sorry for them... I'll feel sorry for everyone is tired of the Brett Favre love-fest in the media, and sorry for everyone who has to endure two more weeks of Favre hype.

[bobcat4life]

Originally posted by ziggy29
I won't feel sorry for them... I'll feel sorry for everyone is tired of the Brett Favre love-fest in the media, and sorry for everyone who has to endure two more weeks of Favre hype. the Pro Bowl should take a week of attention off of Favre:D

[ziggy29]

Can ANYONE here hold on to the football?

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by ziggy29
I won't feel sorry for them... I'll feel sorry for everyone is tired of the Brett Favre love-fest in the media, and sorry for everyone who has to endure two more weeks of Favre hype.
If the Vikings win the Super Bowl, will Brett Favre deserve the hype?

[JJWalker]

Originally posted by ziggy29
I won't feel sorry for them... I'll feel sorry for everyone is tired of the Brett Favre love-fest in the media, and sorry for everyone who has to endure two more weeks of Favre hype.

Well ... Favre is quite a story. But I do understand how you feel.

I personally like the old guy story ... probably because I am an old guy. ;)

[coach]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
If the Vikings win the Super Bowl, will Brett Favre deserve the hype?

he deserves it ifhe doesnt it....hes one of the greatest and is playing his best at 40

[JJWalker]

Here we go ... "Football Hero" time!

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by coach
he deserves it ifhe doesnt it....hes one of the greatest and is playing his best at 40 +1

Anyone who can go out there at 40 or older gets my respect, even if he does not win it all

[Txbroadcaster]

wow it is like the Vikes are playing for OT

[ziggy29]

Nice tackle, 22.

Why do I have a feeling the finish is going to make me sick?

[JJWalker]

Nope ... it is "Football Hero" time ... Get clued in! LOL

[ziggy29]

The Saints are trying too hard to strip the football that they are forgetting to tackle.

[coach]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
wow it is like the Vikes are playing for OT


lol too quick of a statement

[Old Tiger]

I wouldn't put the game in Brett's hand.

[coach]

dumb move by the vikes....keep moving the ball and try and score a td...you dont need to settle for a fg with all the misses we have seen lately....then you gat a damn flag.....you were moving the ball at ease...go score a td

[JJWalker]

OT! Big mistake by Favre!

Favre should have run it out of bounds.

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by Old Tiger
I wouldn't put the game in Brett's hand. How correct you are Old Tiger!

[NateDawg39]

Good ol' Favre....

[bobcat4life]

that penalty may have cost them the game

[Old Tiger]

I think they were going to pass on 3rd and 10 anyway so that call didn't effect Brett's horrible throw.

[bobcat4life]

Originally posted by coach
dumb move by the vikes....keep moving the ball and try and score a td...you dont need to settle for a fg with all the misses we have seen lately....then you gat a damn flag.....you were moving the ball at ease...go score a td exactly

[coach]

bad call

[Txbroadcaster]

Terrible call

[NateDawg39]

Zebras have made bad calls on both sides

[coach]

i hope nick folk is watching this game

[DU_stud04]

cant win when you turn the ball over 5 times. great job by the saints causing most of those turnovers, geaux saints, beat the colts!

[coach]

Originally posted by DU_stud04
cant win when you turn the ball over 5 times. great job by the saints causing most of those turnovers, geaux saints, beat the colts!

im still getting a mullet

[sinton66]

Originally posted by JJWalker
Nope ... it is "Football Hero" time ... Get clued in! LOL

Well, you were right, only it was the Saints kicker that gets the name.

[DU_stud04]

Originally posted by coach
im still getting a mullet hahahahaha hell yea!

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by sinton66
Well, you were right, only it was the Saints kicker that gets the name.


or the offical who called the PI lol..that was a REAL bad call imo

[eagleqb_14]

does anyone know if farve will have a press confrence?????

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by Green Bling
I too have been comparing, studying, and analyzing the stats. Seemed to all come to a draw. So I invoked my final tie breaking strategy for determining a fav. The Mason-Dixon Line. When in doubt, I always go with the Boys from the South. Gotta support the homeys! :D :D
Some of you discounted the validity of my Mason-Dixon Line theory, but I feel vindicated! Way to go, Saints!!

[coach]

Originally posted by eagleqb_14
does anyone know if farve will have a press confrence?????

yes...he has to or he wll be fined

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by eagleqb_14
does anyone know if farve will have a press confrence????? i bet if he does...itll be on tv. ;)

[coach]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
or the offical who called the PI lol..that was a REAL bad call imo

you could argue the play of the game was the coin flip

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by coach
you could argue the play of the game was the coin flip

lol hence my thread on hating NFL overtime

[coach]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
lol hence my thread on hating NFL overtime

im still waiting for farmersfan and forumguy to blame tony romo for the viking loss

[Bullaholic]

Congrats to the Saints. I am very happy to see them go to their first Super Bowl. After living in New Orleans for a number of years and watching the Saints suffer thru some of the most miserable seasons any NFL team ever had, I can tell you that their fans are probably some of the most rabid fans in the NFL and deserve and appreciate this win more than most will know.

I have never appreciated Bret Favre's retirement melodramas off the field, but I will tell you that he has re-enforced his reputation as one of the greatest on-field warriors to ever play in the NFL and tonight's game was yet another example.

[D_bird]

Horrible calls in overtime... Ok Viking and Favre fans can blame it on that...

You could also argue that if they didn't turn the ball over 5 times that they wouldn't have gone to overtime...

Gotta say that while not liking what Brett Favre has done off the field the past two years by waffling back and forth. The man leaves it on the field in every game and in a time where many quarterbacks wouldve been taken out of the game. He came back and tied the game. Gotta respect that

[PhiI C]

A great game by both teams and a great win for New Orleans. I just wish Drew had made a small tribute to my old Freer HS classmate Mina. :(

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by PhiI C
I just wish Drew had made a small tribute to my old Freer HS classmate Mina. :(
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