The 2017-2018 NFL Season - Time for Another Season of Let-Downs and Brady!

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**Ahtman**

Thing is we aren't really talking about hate so much as apathy. Other teams hating on other teams is dog bites man but apathy toward one of the statistically best in the game is man bites dog, so to speak.

**Deadnight**

Well, jags are my team, and fair play to them

. Bring on next year, and tom bloody Brady isnt gonna stop me painting up my blood bowl orks as Jag-WAAAGHS!

**avantgarde**

Ahtman wrote:
Thing is we aren't really talking about hate so much as apathy. Other teams hating on other teams is dog bites man but apathy toward one of the statistically best in the game is man bites dog, so to speak.

Agreeing. When you see people complain about Bama and Saban, the current NCAA dynasty, it's the same attitudes.

Common complaint: "It's boring to watch them win every year".

But I believe a lot of it comes down to individual preference, whether you're the kind of person that roots for the Empire or roots for the Rebel Alliance.

**jmurph**

Deadnight wrote:
Well, jags are my team, and fair play to them . Bring on next year, and tom bloody Brady isnt gonna stop me painting up my blood bowl orks as Jag-WAAAGHS!

Jags had a good season and still have a lot to work with. They played a tough game and it could have broke the other way. Their defense has been brutal. The question moving forward for them is what to do with the offense, especially Bortles' contract.

**Alpharius**

Their defense is really, really good.

And they've got a lot of excellent players on the offensive side of the ball too.

And they're young.

They'll be OK going forward.

Philly is also more than capable of putting together a game to beat the Pats.

This is going to be one of their toughest Super Bowls yet, and an Eagles win wouldn't shock me.

Outside of 2001 (when I just hoped that they'd be able to make a game of it!), this is Superbowl that I'm most nervous about!

**Inquisitor Lord Bane**

I really hope the Eagles don't win. I live about an hour outside of the city, and my town got trashed during the after-party from the win against the Vikings. Also, being the classy people we are, this billboard is about 2 miles from my house.

Truely, Philadelphia is the pinnacle of good sportsmanship.

**Pacific**

Really looking forward to the SB!

I don't think it is a done deal by any means. Fowles surprised me (or perhaps reminded me) that he isn't just a journeyman QB. It seems like he has taken a few games to get back up to speed, but has definitely hit some momentum at the right time.

I would still put money on the Patriots, but am hoping the Eagles can win or at least make a very good game of it.

**Alpharius**

I'm OK with them making a good game of it but losing in the end!

All kidding aside, it will be a good game, and could absolutely go either way!

**bbb**

Squats are coming back. If hell is actually freezing over then there's a solid chance that this is the Eagle's year.

**Inquisitor Lord Bane**

bbb wrote:
Squats are coming back. If hell is actually freezing over then there's a solid chance that this is the Eagle's year.

Bud Light promised free beer to the whole city if the Eagles won. I am rooting for them at this point just to see if Bud follows through.

**jmurph**

Inquisitor Lord Bane wrote:
bbb wrote:
Squats are coming back. If hell is actually freezing over then there's a solid chance that this is the Eagle's year.

Bud Light promised free beer to the whole city if the Eagles won. I am rooting for them at this point just to see if Bud follows through.

In all fairness, that is probably because they are counting on only a smoking crater remaining after the massive riot-party that erupts after an Eagles win.

Budweiser- official beer of the post-Apocalypse.

**motyak**

It'll be a game until the 3rd or 4th quarter when the T(om)-1000 launches endofSB.exe and then it's good game thanks for coming from there because he's just a freak at that point.

I'm teaching at a rural school at the moment, seriously tempted to try and book the computer room or set the kids some handwriting/copying work and try and find a stream of the SB

**nels1031**

I’m pretty lukewarm/neutral about this Super Bowl.

While Baltimore was without a football team in the interim of the rormer Baltimore Colts moving to Indy and the Browns moving to Baltimore, we rooted for Philly every week. But once B-more got a team again and I realized the obnoxiousness of a sizeable portion of the Philly fanbase, I drifted from them. They’ve got a great story this season though. I want to root for the underdog as I usually do, but I’m not feeling it.

Meanwhile, I’ve made peace with the fact that Tom Brady is the greatest QB ever, with the greatest coach ever. If he won tonight and a few more in the years to come, I wouldn’t be too upset. We’re watching history unfold and it will be a long time, if ever, until we see another QB/Coach combo like this.

I just hope its not a blowout.

**Alpharius**

Well said!

I'd love for the Patriots to win - obviously!

But, if it is a good game, and the Eagles manages to win?

I suppose it's not the worst thing in the world, given how long they've waited to win the big one.

Still, having said that, GO PATS!

**ScootyPuffJunior**

Alpharius wrote:
But, if it is a good game, and the Eagles manages to win?

I suppose it's not the worst thing in the world, given how long they've waited to win the big one.

No, don't give Eagles fans that. They're insufferable now as it is.

**d-usa**

The Vikings commercial was the best so far.

**Future War Cultist**

Irishman staying up late watching the Superbowl here!

**Inquisitor Lord Bane**

ScootyPuffJunior wrote:
Alpharius wrote:
But, if it is a good game, and the Eagles manages to win?

I suppose it's not the worst thing in the world, given how long they've waited to win the big one.
No, don't give Eagles fans that. They're insufferable now as it is.

About that...

**RivenSkull**

Congratulations Philly. It was a good game

**Inquisitor Lord Bane**

Yeah, already hearing gunshots, fireworks, and car horns within seconds of the game ending. I wonder if my work will be open tomorrow, or if it will be destroyed in the afterparty...

**Ustrello**

Did anyone else see Kevin Hart get blocked from touching the trophy?

**nels1031**

Ustrello wrote:
Did anyone else see Kevin Hart get blocked from touching the trophy?

Yep, I actually rewound the tv to see if it was him. After that, he dropped in on some postgame coverage and dropped an F-bomb on live TV as well.

**Ustrello**

nels1031 wrote:
Ustrello wrote:
Did anyone else see Kevin Hart get blocked from touching the trophy?

Yep, I actually rewound the tv to see if it was him. After that, he dropped in on some postgame coverage and dropped an F-bomb on live TV as well.

Man I missed that

. I wasn't too sure til I looked up where he was born and then it made more sense

**nels1031**

Vid in the link:
https://nypost.com/2018/02/04/kevin-harts-super-bowl-celebration-full-of-embarrassment/

Kevin Hart started Philadelphians’ embarrassing celebrations early.

The comedian and diehard Eagles fan bombarded the on-field NFL Network set after the Eagles’ 41-33 win over the Patriots in Super Bowl LII Sunday night, interrupting an interview with Eagles defensive lineman Fletcher Cox and accidentally dropping an F-bomb on air.

“Philadelphia’s a great city,” Hart said into the microphone. “I thought, I hope this is an example of what we can do. We gave a f–k … ooh.

“I’m out,” he added with a laugh, dropping the microphone and stumbling away.

Prior to the scene, Hart had apparently announced his drunkenness to a national audience.

Hart, who was born and raised in Philadelphia before moving to New York City to pursue a comedy career, wanted his moment to come immediately following the game. He tried to force his way on to the stage to receive the franchise’s first Lombardi Trophy with owner Jeffrey Lurie, coach Doug Pederson, star tight end Zach Ertz and MVP Nick Foles, but security blocked his path to the stairs leading up to the stage.

Hart argued to no avail, as Ertz eventually shimmied his way around him.

**SlaveToDorkness**

Thank God the Cheats lost.

**Stevefamine**

currently in center city

dilly dilly

this is lit

**kronk**

It was an excellent game. Came down to the final drive. Most yardage in a super bowl at 1151!

https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/02/04/super-bowl-lii-2018-records-offense-yards-points

RECORDS SET AND TIED IN SUPER BOWL LI
Most combined total yards - 1,151

Most passing yards in a postseason game - 505, Tom Brady

Most points scored by a losing team - 33, Patriots

Most total passing yards in a Super Bowl - 874

Most Super Bowl appearances by a quarterback - 8, Tom Brady

Most career touchdown passes in Super Bowls - 18, Tom Brady

Most passing attempts in a Super Bowl without an interception - 48, Tom Brady (ties his own record from 2008)

Playoff touchdowns for a QB/receiver duo - 12, Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski (ties Joe Montana and Jerry Rice)

First player to throw and catch a touchdown in the same Super Bowl - Nick Foles

First quarterback to catch a touchdown pass in the Super Bowl - Nick Foles

Most postseason passing yards in history - 10,226, Tom Brady

Most completions of 20+ yards in a single Super Bowl - Tom Brady

Longest field goal kicked by a rookie in a Super Bowl - 46 yards, Jake Elliott

Most Super Bowl appearances by a franchise - 10, Patriots

Most Super Bowl losses by a single franchise - 5, Patriots

**Inquisitor Lord Bane**

Inquisitor Lord Bane wrote:
bbb wrote:
Squats are coming back. If hell is actually freezing over then there's a solid chance that this is the Eagle's year.

Bud Light promised free beer to the whole city if the Eagles won. I am rooting for them at this point just to see if Bud follows through.

Details have emerged about Bud giving free beer to the city!

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania -- Philly, Philly, Eagles fans! Bud Light has spilled some details concerning their promise of free beer for Philadelphia.

The beer company is making good on their deal to Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson.

During an open practice last summer at Lincoln Financial Field, Johnson made his own promise of sorts.

"I've got a lot to prove to this city," Johnson told reporters. "I think if we have a few big years and make the playoffs, if we win a Super Bowl, I'm giving out beer to everybody."

That's when Bud Light chimed in with an idea.

The beer company tweeted Johnson, "Let's make a bet. Win it all and the party is on us. Deal?

"This one's for you Philly!" Johnson replied.

Bud Light went on to change their famous 'Dilly Dilly' catchphrase to 'Philly Philly' to celebrate the Eagles' playoff run.

Following the Eagles' win Sunday night, Bud Light tweeted:

"The @Eagles of Philadelphia have emerged victorious! Join us with @LaneJohnson65 and your 21+ friends at taverns along the parade route to raise one of the Kingdom's favorite light lagers. #PhillyPhilly #DillyDilly."

Bud Light says there will be 25 bars along the parade route where fans get their free cold beverage.

"Use your Eagle eyes to scout them out," Bud Light tweeted.

I'm not big on Bud Light, and I'm not taking off work to go join the masses, but I'm pretty stoked they are actually following through. I hope they actually bring enough. Victory parade for the Phillies:

Spoiler:

It was big enough that SEPTA had to shut down due to overcrowding, and this one is going to be even bigger, based off of last nights photos:

Spoiler:

**Stevefamine**

Extraordinarily hung over at the office now

**Inquisitor Lord Bane**

My coworkers too (the ones that came in at least).