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NFL Divisonal Playoffs - Saturday, 15 January 2005 (Jets, Steelers, Rams, Falcons)

Posted on 01/15/2005 10:37:26 AM PST by CounterCounterCulture

NFL Divisonal Playoffs - Saturday, 15 January 2005

VS
New York Jets/Pittsburgh Steelers

VS
St. Louis Rams/Altanta Falcons

NYJ at PIT, Sat, 4:30 p.m. EST
STL at ATL, Sat, 8:00 p.m. EST


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: atlanta; falcons; football; jets; newyork; nfl; pittsburgh; playoffs; rams; steelers; stlouis
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To: discostu; Steelerfan

I was actually sincere in my congratulations. I don't believe in curses. I'm not Dan Shaughnessy.


1,241 posted on 01/15/2005 7:34:03 PM PST by GraniteStateConservative (...He had committed no crime against America so I did not bring him here...-- Worst.President.Ever.)
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To: freedumb2003

Certainly. But kick return coverage is KILLING the Rams.


1,242 posted on 01/15/2005 7:34:28 PM PST by Mad_Tom_Rackham (This just in from CBS: "There is no bias at CBS")
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Bulger throws up a punt. INTERCEPTION. Goodnight Rams.


1,243 posted on 01/15/2005 7:34:58 PM PST by CounterCounterCulture (Erections lasting longer than four hours, though rare, require immediate medical help)
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To: marajade

Wrong city. The Niners had an incredible defense in their dynasty years. Their defense was led by Ronnie Lott and was one of the most feared in the league, that West Coast offense can't do a damn thing if they don't have a defense that can 3 and out the other team to get them back out on the field with good position. Go back and review the stats, I garauntee you'll find that the Niners defense was top 5 in the league in at least 2 of the 3 key defensive stats (rushing yards allowed, passing yards allowed, points allowed) every year they hoisted the Lombardi.


1,244 posted on 01/15/2005 7:37:08 PM PST by discostu (mime is money)
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To: marajade

They had great offenses to be sure but they also had very good defenses as well. In fact a perfect example of the Patriots-Colts matchup is what happend when the 49ers beat the Dolphins in the Super Bowl. The 49ers and Dolphins both had great offenses going into that game. The 49ers won 38-16 because their defense was able to shut Marino down while the Dolphins defense couldn't stop Montana.


1,245 posted on 01/15/2005 7:37:36 PM PST by mainepatsfan
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To: marajade

Thanks.


1,246 posted on 01/15/2005 7:38:16 PM PST by mainepatsfan
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To: GraniteStateConservative

I know. Two good teams this morning. Too bad one of them had to leave and one of the guys playing tonight will get to go on.


1,247 posted on 01/15/2005 7:38:33 PM PST by discostu (mime is money)
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To: Mad_Tom_Rackham

Thats my point. Letting them get back with and have a 13 yard field as a result of the kick return non-coverage leaves a pretty short field for Vick to work with (although he didn't do much with it).

Now the dropsies and the intecepties and that great offense is off track. Thus the 1-dimensional team becomes a 0-dimensional team.


1,248 posted on 01/15/2005 7:38:36 PM PST by freedumb2003 (Lefty Suicide Hotline: 1-800-BUSH-WON (thanks PJ-Comix!))
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To: al_again

One block-in-the-back doesn't result in a 38-17 score, bud. And what about the other returns? The Falcons' special teams play has kicked the fleece off the Rams' butts.


1,249 posted on 01/15/2005 7:38:58 PM PST by Mad_Tom_Rackham (This just in from CBS: "There is no bias at CBS")
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To: marajade

Don't let Ronnie Lott hear you say that! ;O)


1,250 posted on 01/15/2005 7:40:46 PM PST by Mad_Tom_Rackham (This just in from CBS: "There is no bias at CBS")
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To: marajade; rdl6989

All the 49er's Super Bowl Champs had top 10 scoring defenses, and only one of their champs was out of the top 10 in defensive yardage. On defense, this year's Colts were 29th in yardage and 19th of scoring. I'm not saying they won't win it all, of course. But they're not like the Niners teams.


1,251 posted on 01/15/2005 7:41:16 PM PST by baseballfanjm
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This just in: FALCONS PUNT!!!

That is all.

1,252 posted on 01/15/2005 7:41:25 PM PST by CounterCounterCulture (Erections lasting longer than four hours, though rare, require immediate medical help)
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To: Mad_Tom_Rackham

Or maybe he should, then Ronnie would show him the finger with only two knuckles. Pure dedication.


1,253 posted on 01/15/2005 7:41:50 PM PST by discostu (mime is money)
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To: discostu
Two good teams this morning. Too bad one of them had to leave and one of the guys playing tonight will get to go on.

Too bad the only place-kicker between them was wearing black and gold. I hope that guy doesn't go through what Scott Norwood went through.

1,254 posted on 01/15/2005 7:41:53 PM PST by freedumb2003 (Lefty Suicide Hotline: 1-800-BUSH-WON (thanks PJ-Comix!))
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To: mainepatsfan
The 49ers won 38-16 because their defense was able to shut Marino down while the Dolphins defense couldn't stop Montana.

Marino spent most of that game on his back.

1,255 posted on 01/15/2005 7:42:53 PM PST by Mad_Tom_Rackham (This just in from CBS: "There is no bias at CBS")
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Rams in a do-or-die drive.

17 St. Louis Rams
38 Atlanta Falcons
end 3rd Quarter

1,256 posted on 01/15/2005 7:44:48 PM PST by CounterCounterCulture (Erections lasting longer than four hours, though rare, require immediate medical help)
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To: mainepatsfan

The accursed Ravens proved that a good defense with a mediocre offense can get to and win the SB.

Your example of Marino's Dolphins is a good one of why the converse cannot.


1,257 posted on 01/15/2005 7:47:08 PM PST by freedumb2003 (Lefty Suicide Hotline: 1-800-BUSH-WON (thanks PJ-Comix!))
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To: Mad_Tom_Rackham

Walsh went to six defensive backs and it was game over.


1,258 posted on 01/15/2005 7:47:35 PM PST by mainepatsfan
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Rams fummmmmmmmmmmmblllllle. FALCONS' BALL.

17 St. Louis Rams
38 Atlanta Falcons
4th Quarter/14:52 left

Turn out the liiiiiiiiiiights... the party's oooooverrrrr...

1,259 posted on 01/15/2005 7:47:47 PM PST by CounterCounterCulture (Erections lasting longer than four hours, though rare, require immediate medical help)
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To: discostu
But other than that they're solid and should be in the hunt in the NFC for a while

You obviously know more about the Pro game than me (I'm a college fan...GO DAWGS!)

You make a solid argument(and I love your conclusion...LOL).

1,260 posted on 01/15/2005 7:47:55 PM PST by eddie willers
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