Superbowl LV tonight.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Anyone watching it?

Who's your money on to win?

[DCWat]

It a not something I’m into... on a slightly different note, what are they doing fan wise, over the pond? I’m guessing they’re not playing to empty stadiums?

[Foshiznik]

As a buccaneers fan I am hoping rather than expecting a win. It’s been too long since we were in the playoffs, let alone the Super Bowl itself!

[Foshiznik]

It a not something I’m into... on a slightly different note, what are they doing fan wise, over the pond? I’m guessing they’re not playing to empty stadiums?

They are giving 25,000 vaccinated front line workers and military tickets for the Super Bowl. Most games since the restart have had 5k+ in the stadiums

[KRBFC]

Chiefs by cakewalk, Mahomes on a new level atm. We could do with signing Tyreek Hill for our right midfield.

[Foshiznik]

Not sure I would call it a cakewalk...

[Devils_Advocate]

Susan Boyle is performing as the climax to the half time show. I believe she is a massive Pittsburgh Steelers fan

[CoolClaret]

Long time Miami Dolphins fan - still want Brady to win...

Tom Brady's story is possibly the best in all of sports history; he wasn't even a starter throughout high school or college, gets drafted in the 6th round and becomes the greatest QB of all time winning 6 rings - incredible.


Oh far from a cakewalk - the Buccs have a very good defense, if they can turn the ball over and limit the chiefs on explosive plays (easier said than done) they are in with a shot...

Similar to when Miami played the Chiefs this season - unfortunately we let them get hot over a 10 minute or so period that ultimately cost us the game

Edit : spelling mistake

[FCBurnley]

Go Bucs

[diamondpocket]

watched the finals a couple of weeks ago and loved it; not watched the sport for years so no expertise at all at the current crop. But I will say that the Chiefs absolutely hammered Buffalo and looked very strong so I'll go for them. But you can never count out Brady who seems to have galvanized the Bucs. Cant wait to watch it, a great final in prospect.

[williamjblazkowicz]

Chiefs have a few offensive linesmen missing and the Buccaneers have a good defence which may cause some problems for Mahomes. Keep an eye out for Devin White who is having a great season. Then again, Mahomes is so good that he'll probably just dancing around any oncoming pressure. I'd like the Buccaneers to win, mostly because Chiefs won it last season. Would also be good to see Brady win it with a team that isn't the Patriots -- an incredible effort from him this season at the age of 43. However, I have a feeling the Chiefs will win but I also think it'll be close. Also look forward to seeing Mathieu (the Honey Badger) play. He's on another level.

[whentheballmoves]

As a buccaneers fan I am hoping rather than expecting a win. It’s been too long since we were in the playoffs, let alone the Super Bowl itself!

Exactly the same as me, fella! I'll be watching in my Bucs shirt...watching a game there is on my bucket list. Have you ever been?

Why are they your team? Mine because I had relatives lived near there...thank goodness they moved away from Michigan when they retired from GM, or I'd be a Lions fan...damned! LOL

I just think Mahomes et al will have a bit too much, and if they pressure Brady, it could be a long night. I'll say Chiefs by 10, but hope Bucs can sneak it with a late FG!

[williamjblazkowicz]

Exactly the same as me, fella! I'll be watching in my Bucs shirt...watching a game there is on my bucket list. Have you ever been?

Why are they your team? Mine because I had relatives lived near there...thank goodness they moved away from Michigan when they retired from GM, or I'd be a Lions fan...damned! LOL

I just think Mahomes et al will have a bit too much, and if they pressure Brady, it could be a long night. I'll say Chiefs by 10, but hope Bucs can sneak it with a late FG!

We posted at exactly the same time from the looks of it! Coincidentally, I'm a Lions fan. Pray for me

[Braindead]

Dolphins fan so hate Brady, although am reluctantly extremely impressed with what he has achieved at Tampa.

Mahones, Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce et al will be too strong for the Tampa defense and i expect Chris Jones and Frank Clark to get after Brady and force him into rushed throws.

Chiefs by 7

[Wellsy1882]

Wont be any egg chasing in this house
Leave it to the yanks

[claretburns]

Long time Miami Dolphins fan - still want Brady to win...

Tom Brady's story is possibly the best in all of sports history; he wasn't even a starter throughout high school or college, gets drafted in the 6th round and becomes the greatest QB of all time winning 6 rings - incredible.


Oh far from a cakewalk - the Buccs have a very good defense, if they can turn the ball over and limit the chiefs on explosive plays (easier said than done) they are in with a shot...

Similar to when Miami played the Chiefs this season - unfortunately we let them get hot over a 10 minute or so period that ultimately cost us the game

Edit : spelling mistake

I don't follow NFL at all but heard about the Tom Brady incident a few years ago, when he was caught deflating the balls? (that may be wrong and I could be remembering the wrong facts)

But as an outsider, from the story of Brady's career, how much has that incident stained his career?

[huw.Y.WattfromWare]

I don't follow NFL at all but heard about the Tom Brady incident a few years ago, when he was caught deflating the balls? (that may be wrong and I could be remembering the wrong facts)

But as an outsider, from the story of Brady's career, how much has that incident stained his career?

Strange story. My thought at the time was why did none of the opposition complain, if they were notably softer. At that time Belichick’s Pats were pushing rules to the limit.

Re: tonight. Have no great feeling for either side but I hate dynasties and a Chiefs win could set them up for long time domination so I’ll shout for the Buccs.

[willsclarets]

Heart says Buccs, head says chiefs. Not just a great story for Brady, Bruce Arians seems like a top bloke and has had a brilliant career without a SB win as head coach. If the Buccs defense comes out firing on all cylinders it could be a close one, but they'll need a way to get to pressure on Mahomes or he'll get far too many points on the board. So either a wide margin for the chiefs or a squeaky bum time victory for Buccs. It would be unreal if Brady closed it out on the last drive of the 4th. That's the fairytale I'd like to see!

[willsclarets]

Chiefs by cakewalk, Mahomes on a new level atm. We could do with signing Tyreek Hill for our right midfield.

Hill is a beast. Although it was wind assisted, he ran a 9.98s 100m in his younger days. It's hard to imagine that kind of speed in a Burnley shirt.

[Claret Toni]

Packers fan, so I was not best pleased with the result at Lambeau.

Tampa will not start as favourites, which I think will be good for them. Chiefs missing their 1st choice offensive tackles so I think they'll struggle to cope with the Tampa defence. Mahomes' mobility could negate that, but he hasn't looked to be quite himself in the latter part of the season. Furthermore, over the years I've found it wise not to back against Brady, so it's the Bucs to win, for me.

Of course every Chiefs fan who knows me will be delighted by that prediction and expect a 2nd Straight Superbowl.

[Foshiznik]

Exactly the same as me, fella! I'll be watching in my Bucs shirt...watching a game there is on my bucket list. Have you ever been?

Why are they your team? Mine because I had relatives lived near there...thank goodness they moved away from Michigan when they retired from GM, or I'd be a Lions fan...damned! LOL

I just think Mahomes et al will have a bit too much, and if they pressure Brady, it could be a long night. I'll say Chiefs by 10, but hope Bucs can sneak it with a late FG!

I was fortunate to be in Tampa in 2004 and got swept up onto the bandwagon. I’m still here!

I went and watched them at ray Jay during that holiday and fell in love. I’m also an Orlando Magic fan for my sins.

[Longsidelenny1882]

If the game was live in my backyard I’d close the curtains utc

[Rileybobs]

If the game was live in my backyard I’d close the curtains utc

How big is your backyard?

[tarkys_ears]

If the game was live in my backyard I’d close the curtains utc

So you've answered Sidneys first question

now Who's your money on to win?

[gandhisflipflop]

Can anyone explain to me what it is about NFL they like? I don’t understand the game, or why people over here follow it. That’s not to put it down or anything, I’m just intrigued. Also, I wonder if UK fans of NFL are stereotyped the same way as USA followers of our football teams?

[GodIsADeeJay81]

If the game was live in my backyard I’d close the curtains utc

What's that Euromillions advert on the radio?

Whether you want a house the size of a football stadium, or a football stadium in the back garden of your house...

Have you won the lottery and not told us?

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Can anyone explain to me what it is about NFL they like? I don’t understand the game, or why people over here follow it. That’s not to put it down or anything, I’m just intrigued. Also, I wonder if UK fans of NFL are stereotyped the same way as USA followers of our football teams?

I'm not affiliated to any particular team, so I just pick up games here and there.
It's quite a tactical game tbh, seeing the different set ups and plays.

You should try watching the series on Amazon Prime, All or Nothing.
You'll pick up quite a bit from that about the whole set up, one of the head coaches tonight is on it with his previous team.

[gandhisflipflop]

I’ll have to give it a go

[GodIsADeeJay81]

I’ll have to give it a go

I think it's 4-5 seasons and its really good.

There's one on Netflix that follows the journey of the 3 top rated high school Quarter backs for that year in each season and that's quite interesting too.

Both shows give an insight into stuff behind all the showy stuff and might help you understand it.

Cam Newton dresses like a wazzock though, I don't care what anyone says

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Oh and if you're on The Athletic they've got a really good article about how the Chiefs had to move around their draft picks to get Mahomes.

https://theathletic.com/2330642/2021/01 ... ed-article

[Wile E Coyote]

Heart says this is THE most boring sport on the planet.
Brain says I agree .

[diamondpocket]

Heart says this is THE most boring sport on the planet.
Brain says I agree .

Nah, can't be more boring than F1, watching cars drive round in circles.

[PremierLeagueClass]

Heart says this is THE most boring sport on the planet.
Brain says I agree .

Has the brain tried to understand it?

[Wile E Coyote]

Am I correct in thinking its actually started? on my TV it goes from nothing happening except reds versus whites crashing into each other, then reverts back to mark chapman talking to some americans in a studio, then back to the game. ...where nothing happens. The ball is hardly ever visible, and all the play seems to end up as a throw in. Its hideous. whoever thought this was worthy should be ecstatic with american wrestling. I cannot believe anyone can enjoy this.

[williamjblazkowicz]

Am I correct in thinking its actually started? on my TV it goes from nothing happening except reds versus whites crashing into each other, then reverts back to mark chapman talking to some americans in a studio, then back to the game. ...where nothing happens. The ball is hardly ever visible, and all the play seems to end up as a throw in. Its hideous. whoever thought this was worthy should be ecstatic with american wrestling. I cannot believe anyone can enjoy this.

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

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Is Edwards-Helaire wearing Jordan cleats?

[Spijed]

Why is it called football when they hardly ever kick it?

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Why is it called football when they hardly ever kick it?

Go ask one of the rugby fans and let us know.

[Wile E Coyote]

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

okay, I will try to get my head around you.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

okay, I will try to get my head around you.

Credit where its due, that's a Savage comeback

[diamondpocket]

Can anyone explain to me what it is about NFL they like? I don’t understand the game, or why people over here follow it. That’s not to put it down or anything, I’m just intrigued. Also, I wonder if UK fans of NFL are stereotyped the same way as USA followers of our football teams?

Without getting into tactics, it's all about the construction of the play trying to get up to the end zone to get a touchdown. Having to gain 10 yards with a max of 4 throws creates a constant tension and pressure on the Quarterback and the attacking team to get forward. It's just not possible to throw it 40/50 yards a couple of times and get to the end zone! In this sense it's all about the Quarterback, he is the star man & I love to see them under huge pressure with mountains bearing down on them and then throwing a 20/30 yarder to get them further up the pitch and start their new 10 yards play. The throwing skill & vision needed by a Quarterback under pressure is unbelievable. At the same time, the speed, movement, athleticism and catching ability of the wingers/attackers is impressive. It's a really explosive sport, fast and powerful; short & sweet that gradually builds and builds.
I also like the fact that there is so much ebbing and flowing. If a team messes up their play then the opposition immediately gets their chance. If not, they have to defend, look for interceptions and force the attacking team to make mistakes. A classic attack v defence sport! A highly technical, skillful and athletic game.
Too many stoppages for adverts, that's for sure. But at least it gives you the chance to get the bog without missing anything and drinks lots whilst waiting so not too bad a thing!!

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Mahomes seems to be struggling to get going whilst Brady is warmed up and ticking along nicely.

[diamondpocket]

It's starting to get going now after a tight, cagey opening. Brady pulling the strings and showing his class. Can he keep it up for all the game though? And will Mahones be able to respond?
Great defence there from The Chiefs to save that touchdown.

[KRBFC]

Patty will warm up!!!

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Patty will warm up!!!

Did you read the article in The Athletic about how they managed to get Mahomes?

[GodIsADeeJay81]

To think people complain about Pope's kicking..

[Vegas Claret]

just turned it on cause the mrs likes watching the half time show, astounding that the stadium is full if fans !! Hope they both ******* lose, wankers

[williamjblazkowicz]

just turned it on cause the mrs likes watching the half time show, astounding that the stadium is full if fans !! Hope they both ******* lose, wankers

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.

[diamondpocket]

just turned it on cause the mrs likes watching the half time show, astounding that the stadium is full if fans !! Hope they both ******* lose, wankers

what's your issue with the teams?

[williamjblazkowicz]

Chiefs are killing themselves so far. Just poor discipline, way too many penalties.