30-12-2004 20:01									#1
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Posted by bfg9000 in the last thread...

quote: Ming is really slipping. This one is way past 500 posts.. Maybe he's too depressed over Bears season to care anymore..

Nahhh... just busy during the holidays... and while the Bears do suck, it's not worth being depressed over. It's not like we expected greatness from this year with an entire new coaching staff... and once Rex went down...

So here is the new thread... the old one can be found at:
http://apolyton.net/forums/showthre...75&pagenumber=1

	31-12-2004 00:13									#2
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1. Eagles
2. Atlanta
3. GB
4. Seattle
5. Minnesota
6. Carolina

First round:
CAR at GB - winner GB
MIN at SEA - winner MIN

second round:
MIN at PHI - winner PHI
GB at ATL - winner GB

championship
GB at PHI - winner PHI


If PHI meets PIT or NE in Super Bowl, they lose. If they meet IND they win only if Owens plays. Otherwise, they win against remaining teams regardless of whether Owens is back or not...

	31-12-2004 00:26									#3
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The NFC's easy to call. It's the AFC that's tough. The Steelers, although they're the best team, are probably not best in a playoff environment. New England probably has that honor. The Colts are red-hot, but they don't win playoff games much. Then there's the Chargers, who could pull an upset, and then the 6th wildcard will be dangerous. Very dangerous. Especially if it's the Bills.

	31-12-2004 00:29									#4
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I guess you don't care about the AFC.

1. Pittsburgh
2. NE
3. Indy
4. San Diego
5. NY Jets
6. Denver

Denver vs. Indy - winner Indy

NY Jets vs. San Diego - winner San Diego


Indy vs. NE - winner Indy

San Diego vs. Pittsburgh - winner Pittsburgh


Indy vs. Pittsburgh - winner Pittsburgh


Superbowl
Pittsburgh vs. Philly - winner Pittsburgh

	31-12-2004 00:43									#5
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quote: Originally posted by pchang I guess you don't care about the AFC. 1. Pittsburgh 2. NE 3. Indy 4. San Diego 5. NY Jets 6. Denver Denver vs. Indy - winner Indy NY Jets vs. San Diego - winner San Diego Indy vs. NE - winner Indy San Diego vs. Pittsburgh - winner Pittsburgh Indy vs. Pittsburgh - winner Pittsburgh Superbowl Pittsburgh vs. Philly - winner Pittsburgh

And all of them are scared to death of the Bills.

	31-12-2004 00:48									#6
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Unfortunately, I see Denver winning and thus Buffalo is out (even though they get the gift of Pittsburgh resting its starters at home).

	31-12-2004 00:55									#7
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quote: Originally posted by pchang Unfortunately, I see Denver winning and thus Buffalo is out (even though they get the gift of Pittsburgh resting its starters at home).

Yeah i know. I don't see Denver losing this one either. Even if Tony Dungy said he would treat this as a regular game.

	31-12-2004 01:09									#8
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I see Denver losing. The Colts have the longest running streak of anyone other than the Steelers.

	31-12-2004 01:16									#9
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I see Indy pulling its starters after a series or two.

	31-12-2004 01:22									#10
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quote: Originally posted by pchang I see Indy pulling its starters after a series or two.

Same here, unfortunately.

I'd really like to see the Bills in the playoffs and i think they might upset some big names, but realistically, i don't see them going the whole way. I just don't think Bledsoe has what it takes to take a team to, and ten win, the big game.

	31-12-2004 01:34									#11
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I don't see the complaint that Bledsoe doesn't have what it takes to take to a team to the big game (winning it, perhaps). He has been to a Superbowl as a starter before.

Oh, and two years ago, the Falcons went to Green Bay and destroyed them, so I don't see GB winning at the Georgia Dome. And if they have to get past Carolina, who are hotter than Hell at the moment, then I don't know if they'll make it.

	31-12-2004 01:34									#12
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I don't think the Bills can win the big game, but at least they can get in and then do something earth shattering, like knock off Indy and NE in consecutive weeks.

	31-12-2004 03:01									#13
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quote: Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui I don't see the complaint that Bledsoe doesn't have what it takes to take to a team to the big game (winning it, perhaps). He has been to a Superbowl as a starter before.

That's what i said. He may take them there, but i don't think he's got what it takes to win it.

	31-12-2004 03:05									#14
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Oh, the syntax made it confusing. It seemed like you were saying Bledsoe doesn't have what it takes to take them to and also win (2 seperate parts). To be fair, that Packers team was excellent and I think Tom Brady (or today) wouldn't have beaten them either.

	31-12-2004 03:18									#15
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quote: Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui Oh, the syntax made it confusing.

I realized it: i even edited it to try and make it easier to understand but gave up on it.

That's the thing with posting in what is only my second language: sometimes the easiest things are the ones i just can't get right.

	31-12-2004 03:22									#16
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Just post in French

	02-01-2005 22:20									#17
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Last week of the regular season... Besides your home teams, which games are you interested in?

	02-01-2005 22:26									#18
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I must say that in filling out my picks this week in the Lombardi contest I was simply amazed at the lines. In many cases, the clearly superior team was the heavy underdog. I think this must reflect the fact that they have clinched and may be resting their starters. Regardless, it makes picking games and lines at this stage in the season very difficult.

	02-01-2005 22:31									#19
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As to the games, I suspect the Carolina - New Orleans games may be one of the best. Both teams are still in it and are playing well recently. I must say I do not understand the line, Carolina by 7.5. The game should be closer than that.

	02-01-2005 22:46									#20
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Who would win between CAR and BUF? They both beat my team. I hope they both get in.

	02-01-2005 23:07									#21
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Typical Bears... it would probably be better if they lose this meaningless game against the Packers... and they march right down the field and score on their first drive... something that was almost impossible for them to do when the games actually mattered... sigh...

	03-01-2005 01:05									#22
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Ming, while the game is not over, it is clear to me that the Bears need a lot of help on the offensive line. Their blocking is pathetic. If Hutchinson gets any time at all, he performs up to the NFL average. But generally, he is on his back or ducking.

	03-01-2005 01:08									#23
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He's on his back more than a whore

They really do need some offensive line help... and the way it's looking now, they will get a better draft pick

	03-01-2005 01:31									#24
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A quote from the announcer callnig the Buffalo/ Pittsburgh game: "And Buffalo is now down 2 to the Pittsburgh JV squad".


D

	03-01-2005 01:42									#25
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA!

Great line

	03-01-2005 02:11									#26
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THE BEARS SUCK


that is all

	03-01-2005 02:15									#27
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With only 2-4 starters on the field on offense and defense, Pittsburgh wins 29-24. Amazing.

	03-01-2005 02:15									#28
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I think Buffalo is out.

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Yeah, that was incredible. Even though Tommy Maddox and some 3rd string RB were the focus of the offense, the Steelers STILL find a way to win against one of the hottest teams.

Since Buffalo lost, the Jets are in the playoffs.

	03-01-2005 02:19									#30
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Once they got the lead, Pittsburgh just ran the ball all the way down for a game clinching field goal. They held the ball for about 11 minutes in the 4th quarter. And Adam Archuletta just really choked. That should have been a game ending interception.