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Atlanta Falcons/Philadelphia Eagles
Posted on 01/23/2005 8:59:45 AM PST by CounterCounterCulture
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ATL at PHI, Sat, 3:00 p.m. EST
NE at PIT, Sat, 6:30 p.m. EST
I'd take the Pats at 6.5 any day of the week over the Iggles.
"This is Joe Namath--here's the Lamar Hunt trophy. I wanna kish you!"
That was with Testaverde as QB, if memory serves.
Smartest move he made was blowing off the Jets.
I bet Bob Kraft is just happy Joe didn't try to kiss him.
'I dont care about the Jets rebounding. Just let me kiss you!'
His offense had just been denied two tries, after making short runs earlier in the game. Percentages are with the FG, and he wanted a score. My guess is he equated score with momentum. It might have been the right decision, "playing the odds," but I'm a bit of a gambler and would have gone for it. Others have pointed out the tactical ramifications - make it or not, they would have been in good position.
I wouldn't wish Testaverde on anyone.
The second down call (end zone lob) was a high risk call to make. Should have kept it on the ground...you have to believe that four plays from the five yd. line with the Bus could have gotten them the TD. The FG lost momentum for the Steelers.
Not looking forward to the Eagles. I think they'll be tougher than the Colts or Steelers. They look solid both ways, and McNabb seems to have moved up a level this year. This is shaping up to be one of the best Superbowls in recent memory.
Great QB (& a conservative too!)
That spread can change during the week.
Steeler fans must be getting USED to watching somebody else's team accept the Lamar Hunt Trophy in their house!
I just checked the spead again and it is starting to go up.
oh yeah, but I wouldn't hesitate to take the Pats at 6.5. The Iggles are going to be punished.
I know. I am a Cowboy fan.
How about looking for the TE on a roll out in that situation?
I am expecting it to go up higher.
Agree, but I'll still take the Pats to cover the spread. I think Dillon will have a big game in Jacksonville.
I wouldn't be surprised if it wound up in the 10-12 range.
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