Superbowl LV tonight.

damo_whitehead · Post by **damo_whitehead** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:21 am

If it was anyone but Mahomes as the QB, I would say this game is over. Chiefs losing their heads a little

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:27 am

I still fancy the Chiefs to comeback, they look rattled though

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:30 am

williamjblazkowicz wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 12:06 am
In all honesty, I'm not sure you have the mental capacity to understand the sport. You spout the same rubbish every single time a thread on American football is posted on here. You don't like it, we get it. Maybe stick to something a little simpler that you can get your head around

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:32 am

williamjblazkowicz wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:18 am
The stadium capacity is around 66,000 and there are 22,000 fans in attendance. 7,500 of the 22,000 attending are vaccinated healthcare professionals. The rest are literally cardboard cutouts.

you forgot to add it's in Florida so nobody gives a toss there anyway. There shouldn't be anyone but players and officials in the stadium end of story

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:33 am

after half time I have learned that mark chapman is an embarrassing sports bore, golf and now this facile anchorman role trying to be in the know with this docile sport. Its clearly a game for obese bank managers to pretend to understand.This is the opposite of athleticism and drama. please God, do not allow more of this puerile dross to be screened next year.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:34 am

Wile E Coyote wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 12:18 am
okay, I will try to get my head around you.

Quality...... great riposte

diamondpocket · Post by **diamondpocket** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:36 am

williamjblazkowicz wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:18 am
The stadium capacity is around 66,000 and there are 22,000 fans in attendance. 7,500 of the 22,000 attending are vaccinated healthcare professionals. The rest are literally cardboard cutouts.

On my US feed they said they had paid $100 for the seat and that they would be entered into a ballot for next year's 'bowl in LA.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:36 am

diamondpocket wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:19 am
what's your issue with the teams?

nothing, I don't follow the NFL - my dig is at the NFL and Ron Disantis etc

Just for context, I've not seen my family for well over a year and **** like this makes the likelihood of that happening anytime soon even more remote, so yeah, I think having a stadium with people in is unforgivable given how much the rest of us are having to give up to try and help get it under control. That's all I'll say on the matter because I genuinely don't want to spoil the thread.

Hope its a good game for you all

williamjblazkowicz · Post by **williamjblazkowicz** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:38 am

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:32 am
you forgot to add it's in Florida so nobody gives a toss there anyway. There shouldn't be anyone but players and officials in the stadium end of story

You incorrectly stated that the stadium is full so I was simply providing you with the correct information. Not saying it's right or wrong as to whether there should be fans in attendance or not.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:39 am

did I just hear a siouxsie and the banshees cover at he super bowl halftime show?

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:39 am

williamjblazkowicz wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:38 am
You incorrectly stated that the stadium is full so I was simply providing you with the correct information. Not saying it's right or wrong as to whether there should be fans in attendance or not.

yep and I appreciate the correction

diamondpocket · Post by **diamondpocket** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:40 am

Wile E Coyote wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:33 am
after half time I have learned that mark chapman is an embarrassing sports bore, golf and now this facile anchorman role trying to be in the know with this docile sport. Its clearly a game for obese bank managers to pretend to understand.This is the opposite of athleticism and drama. please God, do not allow more of this puerile dross to be screened next year.

trying to work which is sadder, maybe you can tell us:

- the fact you're still watching the game after clearly hating it
- coming on slagging the game off and the presenters.

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:42 am

Does Brady just say "wanna go to the superbowl" before signing for a random team?

williamjblazkowicz · Post by **williamjblazkowicz** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:43 am

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:39 am
yep and I appreciate the correction

And I appreciate you appreciating the correction

I see where you're coming from though. It's not easy going so long without seeing family. Frustrating times for sure.

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:49 am

diamondpocket wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:40 am
trying to work which is sadder, maybe you can tell us:

- the fact you're still watching the game after clearly hating it
- coming on slagging the game off and the presenters.

keep trying, one day you'll work it out.

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:59 am

tarkys_ears wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:42 am
Does Brady just say "wanna go to the superbowl" before signing for a random team?

Nah, he says "do you wanna win the superbowl" before signing for a random team.

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:59 am

That's it, Chiefs ain't gonna come back from this.

williamjblazkowicz · Post by **williamjblazkowicz** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:00 am

The Buccaneers have been excellent so far. Chiefs very underwhelming. Mahomes is going to have to put on a show.

diamondpocket · Post by **diamondpocket** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:08 am

Incredible how The Chiefs have played, they have lost completely lost their heads and bottled it.

diamondpocket · Post by **diamondpocket** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:57 am

Good night fellas. Looks to be done for this year. Worthy winners playing good solid 'ball. Brady is the greatest!

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 3:16 am

diamondpocket wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:57 am
Good night fellas. Looks to be done for this year. Worthy winners playing good solid 'ball. Brady is the greatest!

No, Lamar is the greatest QB ever

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:42 am

Chester Perry wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:39 am
did I just hear a siouxsie and the banshees cover at he super bowl halftime show?

You most likely did (didn’t see it myself) as “House of Balloons” by The Weeknd samples “Happy House”.

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:59 am

Well... at least I enjoyed it.

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 8:00 am

I’ll be sure to comment when someone brings up the horse racing or golf to make sure people are aware I don’t like their sports.

Firthy · Post by **Firthy** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:11 am

tarkys_ears wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:59 am
Nah, he says "do you wanna win the superbowl" before signing for a random team.

Delighted for Tampa. I've always been a Patriots supporter and thought Brady was past his best but just goes to show he still has it. Saw a preview on the Superbowl the other day and they said it isn't just what he brings as a quarterback but the fact that he gives the other players confidence and makes them play better. This certainly seemed the case last night, so many Tampa players performing better than previously. And let's not forget Gronkowski, not got the speed he had but his blocking, running and positioning is still there.

Just goes to show what a difference two older experienced players can make to a team. Tampas gain with these two is definitely the Patriots loss.

ŽižkovClaret · Post by **ŽižkovClaret** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:12 am

Saw someone describe it as "Rugby for Goths" and im still laughing now

PremierLeagueClass · Post by **PremierLeagueClass** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:12 am

Wile E Coyote wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:33 am
after half time I have learned that mark chapman is an embarrassing sports bore, golf and now this facile anchorman role trying to be in the know with this docile sport. Its clearly a game for obese bank managers to pretend to understand.This is the opposite of athleticism and drama. please God, do not allow more of this puerile dross to be screened next year.

Just to confirm, you’re saying you don’t like American Football? I won’t believe it until you’ve posted on at least 10 more American Football threads. With the obsession you seem to have that shouldn’t take long.

huw.Y.WattfromWare · Post by **huw.Y.WattfromWare** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 11:01 am

Well done Buccs. Brady was superb. Shame Mahomes had no protection to make it a game. Bowles defence were so good it might not have mattered.

Why do so many who have no interest in a subject feel the need to come on and tell us?
Away and take yourself in hand boys. It might give you some pleasure.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 11:55 am

CHAMPA BAY.

Super Bowl Winners. Stanley Cup Winners. World Series Finalists. Eat your heart out LA and NY

CaptainKirk · Post by **CaptainKirk** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:12 pm

PremierLeagueClass wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:12 am
Just to confirm, you’re saying you don’t like American Football? I won’t believe it until you’ve posted on at least 10 more American Football threads. With the obsession you seem to have that shouldn’t take long.

I know you have previous for this sort of thing but why not just not watch it?
Why the need to tell everybody else just how much you don't like it?
I have no time for it either so guess what - I don't watch it but I don't start calling for it to be taken off air.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:21 pm

Action for a few seconds then nothing. Back to a studio. Then a few seconds more and back to studio. Then quarter end again and again!

Yawn!

ClaretMov · Post by **ClaretMov** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:47 pm

Can't watch American sport where they call themselves WORLD CHAMPIONS even thought it's only one country involved

CaptainKirk · Post by **CaptainKirk** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 4:38 pm

If you are referring to the World series in baseball I believe that got it's name from a newspaper of that name, not because they thought it made them World champions.

huw.Y.WattfromWare · Post by **huw.Y.WattfromWare** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 5:17 pm

ClaretMov wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:47 pm
Can't watch American sport where they call themselves WORLD CHAMPIONS even thought it's only one country involved

Very much like Darts and Snooker back in the day.

BenWickes · Post by **BenWickes** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 5:35 pm

ClaretMov wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:47 pm
Can't watch American sport where they call themselves WORLD CHAMPIONS even thought it's only one country involved

The World Series is not the World Championships. As mentioned above. Is indirectly connected to the newspaper. The World Baseball Classic is for international teams and has been won by Japan at least twice and the Dominican Republic much to the chagrin of Americans.

whentheballmoves · Post by **whentheballmoves** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 6:29 pm

Foshiznik wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:59 am
Well... at least I enjoyed it.

As a Bucs fan, I loved it. My lads are watching it as we speak...

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 10:21 pm

Didn't watch the SB, on far too late for me I'm afraid, but what a player Brady is, 7 Superbowls now and he's carrying on next season.

Surely he qualifies as the GOAT after that.

The only equivalent in football would be Cristiano Ronaldo for me, that's how good he is.

Belial · Post by **Belial** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 11:56 pm

Funny how the same people who whinge about the game having pauses are often the same ones that will happily spend all day watching cricket and golf. The juvenile comments come out every time there's a thread on American Football posts. Having been a fan since primary school and having played it for a short time, I can say it's got a lot going on... physical but requires a lot of intelligence to play successfully (from a play design point of view).

Here's to the Miami Dolphins 2022 champs

huw.Y.WattfromWare · Post by **huw.Y.WattfromWare** » Tue Feb 09, 2021 12:41 am

Any opinions on the HT show?
The Weeknd. Being an old fart I’d heard the name but not the music. Loved it, I’ll be checking him out on youtube and will probably buy something. Put $7m of his own money in to stage the show. The bonus was he filled the field with dancers instead of them fake fans prancing around.
THE SHOW.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhIT3RqeaPQ

ClaretMov · Post by **ClaretMov** » Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:09 am

BenWickes wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 5:35 pm
The World Series is not the World Championships. As mentioned above. Is indirectly connected to the newspaper. The World Baseball Classic is for international teams and has been won by Japan at least twice and the Dominican Republic much to the chagrin of Americans.

I caught an interview with Tom Brady at the end of the game it was on sky yesterday afternoon and he mentioned they were or he was (can't remember) world champion again

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:53 am

ClaretMov wrote: ↑
Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:09 am
I caught an interview with Tom Brady at the end of the game it was on sky yesterday afternoon and he mentioned they were or he was (can't remember) world champion again

Does it matter what sort of champion he calls himself?
He's got more winners rings than any franchise has..

It doesn't matter to us if the Americans call themselves world champions, the English have some bizarre sense of self entitlement when it comes to football, especially the media and all the guff about it "Coming home"

JTClaret · Post by **JTClaret** » Tue Feb 09, 2021 3:01 pm

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 12:11 am
Go ask one of the rugby fans and let us know.

Its a foot long (12 inches)... hence, football.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Tue Feb 09, 2021 3:21 pm

huw.Y.WattfromWare wrote: ↑
Tue Feb 09, 2021 12:41 am
Any opinions on the HT show?
The Weeknd. Being an old fart I’d heard the name but not the music. Loved it, I’ll be checking him out on youtube and will probably buy something. Put $7m of his own money in to stage the show. The bonus was he filled the field with dancers instead of them fake fans prancing around.
THE SHOW.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhIT3RqeaPQ

he put the $7m in because the usual $13m budget wasn't enough to do what he wanted - anyone thing $20m to stage a 20min half time show is excessive

there was sound economic reasoning behind the apparent madness though - as this from Huddleup shows
https://huddleup.substack.com/p/the-wee ... mpaign=cta

williamjblazkowicz · Post by **williamjblazkowicz** » Tue Feb 09, 2021 3:39 pm

huw.Y.WattfromWare wrote: ↑
Tue Feb 09, 2021 12:41 am
Any opinions on the HT show?
The Weeknd. Being an old fart I’d heard the name but not the music. Loved it, I’ll be checking him out on youtube and will probably buy something. Put $7m of his own money in to stage the show. The bonus was he filled the field with dancers instead of them fake fans prancing around.
THE SHOW.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhIT3RqeaPQ

I thought it was decent the first time I watched. I ended up giving it a second viewing as I was half asleep the first time round. Actually very good. I'm not really into that sort of music usually but he has some pretty catchy songs. Interestingly enough, Super Bowl half-time performers don't actually get paid for their appearance. Mind you, the amount of publicity they get from it sort of pays for itself!