• Superbowl LIX

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:16 pm**

I know there’s the NFL Competition thread, but the Superbowl deserves its own tonight.

Chiefs (again) for me. I’m not a Chiefs fan but have seen them a couple of times in the last view years during trips to the USA. The latest when they clinched the Division against the Chargers at Arrowhead. Thought the Chargers were the better team that night as well. I do think this will come down to turnovers, and think Hurts will give the ball up more than Mahomes. A long night ahead!

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:17 pm**

LIX?

Is that Roman numerals?

Sorry, I don’t follow NFL

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:24 pm**

jos wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:17 pm
LIX?

Is that Roman numerals?

Sorry, I don’t follow NFL

Yes, it translates to 61 with L=50, I = 1 and X =10. If you add them all together you get the number so 50+1+10 = 61

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:27 pm**

Chiefs by 7 I reckon. Hopefully the comms won’t be a night of what’s Taylor Swift doing now like last year was.

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:39 pm**

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:24 pm
Yes, it translates to 61 with L=50, I = 1 and X =10. If you add them all together you get the number so 50+1+10 = 61

59

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:44 pm**

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:24 pm
Yes, it translates to 61 with L=50, I = 1 and X =10. If you add them all together you get the number so 50+1+10 = 61

59, 61 would be LXI. If a smaller letter appears before a bigger one you take it away from the larger letter. So IX is 9, whereas XI is 11.

No idea why they number the Superbowls in Roman Numerals, but they do.

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:45 pm**

Real atmosphere brewing here,i think the Eagles will win. I support the Giants but think the Eagles will be to much for the Chiefs

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:45 pm**

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:24 pm
Yes, it translates to 61 with L=50, I = 1 and X =10. If you add them all together you get the number so 50+1+10 = 61

You naughty devil!

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:49 pm**

Not a fan of either team, but hoping the Eagles can mix it up. I think it will be the Chiefs though, like Real Madrid in the CL, they just turn up for the big games and find a way to win.

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:51 pm**

I can't watch it live tonight, anyone know if there is a re-run at a certain time tomorrow without spoilers?

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:55 pm**

DA lixing up the wrong parts again.

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:56 pm**

Eagles!

Couldn't do with the Chiefs winning three, they're annoying enough already.

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 7:13 pm**

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:24 pm
Yes, it translates to 61 with L=50, I = 1 and X =10. If you add them all together you get the number so 50+1+10 = 61

good cast for a change

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 7:24 pm**

Advocatus Diabole.

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 7:30 pm**

Was always a Sunday treat as kids getting to Lix the Bowl when our Mum was baking

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 7:33 pm**

Cameras focused on celebrities for 2 hours
A game that stops and starts more than a broken tap
And Yanks
No ta

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 8:52 pm**

One of my best mates is a Plymouth and Eagles fan, born in Plymouth spent a large part of his life living in the US in Philly. He's having a good day so far. Despite their record I've not been too impressed with Kansas this season but Mahomes is a different level to the rest. Too close to call

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 9:13 pm**

Have to put "Come on You Clarets" on hold for the evening as it's "Go Birds" all the way here - despite me having always been a New Orleans Saints fan. Expecting a loud and raucous night in the surrounding area if the Eagles win. Beers ready, snacks ready, and off to my son's house shortly to watch the game, and hope Clarets following the NFL enjoy the it.

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 10:46 pm**

claret wizard wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:16 pm
I know there’s the NFL Competition thread, but the Superbowl deserves its own tonight.

Chiefs (again) for me. I’m not a Chiefs fan but have seen them a couple of times in the last view years during trips to the USA. The latest when they clinched the Division against the Chargers at Arrowhead. Thought the Chargers were the better team that night as well. I do think this will come down to turnovers, and think Hurts will give the ball up more than Mahomes. A long night ahead!

Hi Wizard. I would love to go over the pond and see a few games across a weekend or two! How does one go about getting tickets? Any info or internet links would be most welcome. Thanks.

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 10:48 pm**

Couldn't think of a more boring match up.

I'll watch the first half then need to head to bed

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 10:48 pm**

Too close to call. I said Chiefs in the other thread last week, but gonna say Eagles now in this one!! lol

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 10:53 pm**

ISpeds00 wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 09, 2025 7:33 pm
Cameras focused on celebrities for 2 hours
A game that stops and starts more than a broken tap
And Yanks
No ta

Spoken like someone who has known idea about the sport. Proper bingo card comment

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 10:57 pm**

dvalley69 wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 09, 2025 10:46 pm
Hi Wizard. I would love to go over the pond and see a few games across a weekend or two! How does one go about getting tickets? Any info or internet links would be most welcome. Thanks.

I’ve been to games at New York, Miami, LA and Orlando and always used Ticketmaster for them, never went wrong.

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 11:04 pm**

Milltown1882 wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 09, 2025 10:57 pm
I’ve been to games at New York, Miami, LA and Orlando and always used Ticketmaster for them, never went wrong.

Nice, Milton. How far in advance are they usually on sale in general? Does it depend on the team or is there some sort of standard?

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 11:15 pm**

This build up will never beat the turf pre game light show

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 11:29 pm**

Fly Eagles Fly......

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 11:45 pm**

dvalley69 wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 09, 2025 10:46 pm
Hi Wizard. I would love to go over the pond and see a few games across a weekend or two! How does one go about getting tickets? Any info or internet links would be most welcome. Thanks.

As with all things in the USA, throw enough money at it and the problem is solved. For high demand/sold out games then I tend to use Stubhub. You can access the Ireland site over here to purchase. Been to the 49ers, Chargers, Packers and Chiefs in the last few years.

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 11:51 pm**

Chiefs already getting the 50/50 calls.

Posted: **Sun Feb 09, 2025 11:52 pm**

That 4th and 2 play involved a familiar looking football kind of dive from the chiefs defender. He went straight down with a touch.

Posted: **Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:01 am**

That levels up the bad calls.

Posted: **Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:03 am**

That throw deserved a TD, but hopefully it's only delayed

Posted: **Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:20 am**

Sloppy opening quarter from KC, with the Eagles looking much stronger so far.

Posted: **Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:31 am**

Mahomes looks more concerned in keeping his run of no interceptions rather than making the big plays. That low incomplete pass to Kelce on 3rd down a prime example.

Posted: **Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:42 am**

Spags coming up trumps on 3rd down but man, KC really need to get their offense going.

Posted: **Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:45 am**

Well...that's his interception record gone..298 passes since his last interception. Mahomes is having a mare.

Posted: **Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:53 am**

absolute slaughter so far, KC can't match the Philly physicality.

Posted: **Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:53 am**

No close ups of Taylor Swift is an upside of a KC drubbing.

Posted: **Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:04 am**

Is any of this written in English?

Posted: **Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:07 am**

This is going to need some turnaround in the 2nd half. The Eagles defense is all over KC.

Posted: **Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:09 am**

Famous last words but... game over imo.

Posted: **Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:12 am**

CoolClaret wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:09 am
Famous last words but... game over imo.

I was going to say that but this is Mahomes. However I think the Eagles have the KC offensive lines number too and he's not even getting the protection.

Posted: **Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:13 am**

14 total yards, 1 first down. That’ll be some hole to climb out of.

Posted: **Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:14 am**

CoolClaret wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:09 am
Famous last words but... game over imo.

Falcons Patriots was a radical turnaround. This Eagles side is far too drilled to let this slip though.

Posted: **Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:15 am**

So with this punt it’ll mean the Eagles will have more first half points than the Chiefs have yards.

Posted: **Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:20 am**

I'm speechless! Talk about not showing up. It's like watching Plymouth 0-5 Burnley at HT, but it's the FA Cup final and Plymouth have won the last 2 finals and are looking to be considered the best team ever in the competition! WTF!

Posted: **Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:27 am**

Milltown1882 wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:14 am
Falcons Patriots was a radical turnaround. This Eagles side is far too drilled to let this slip though.

Yep, they're too good.

Mahomes looks off it as well; I think his ankle is playing up. He looks anxious/frantic out there.

Posted: **Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:40 am**

I’ve had throat operations less painful than that half time ‘show’.

Posted: **Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:42 am**

What’s the actual score.

Posted: **Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:43 am**

Chiefs 0:24 Eagles

Posted: **Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:44 am**

Milltown1882 wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:40 am
I’ve had throat operations less painful than that half time ‘show’.

Agreed. Was really looking forward to it, as I liked the little I'd heard of him, but that was dull. Give me Dre & friends' last season any day.

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