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wanderlust wrote:

observer wrote:

wanderlust wrote:

observer wrote:

wanderlust wrote:Wow. 13 - 3 it finishes. 
As a game, it was probably the best defensive battle I've seen in 40 years of watching the SB and the reason it was the lowest scoring game in history. An absolute war and totally not was expected.
Records for Brady, for Hekker with the longest punt in history.
Time for bed.

The longest punt got a really good forward roll.  Bookies actually had the Rams as one-point favorites until the money started rolling in for the Pats.

Yup it was like a golf drive that pitched on a downslope and shot forward - a further 27 yards I believe - which was gutting for the Pats as they'd pinned the Rams back yet again and had been stopped yet again despite dominating possession and yardage.
Fair play to the Rams outstanding defence but their attack contributed next to nothing. Poor Goff was pressurised into submission. It was almost as if Bellichick had his playbook in his pocket and ultimately that was the difference between the two teams.

Belichick was actually named as coach of the NY Jets and held that job for one day before quitting and joining the Patriots.  In winning six Superbowls, he is the coach of perhaps the most hated team in sports... a team accused of cheating to win... including having the plays of opposing teams (they were fined for videotaping the opposition), and in the most flagrant act, deflating the footballs for Brady.  One opposing coach called him Belicheat! Nevertheless, the Pats have achieved cult like status as winners and Brady becoming the best QB of all-time.

They are the Man United of American football, the team that everyone loves to hate. As an impartial observer over the years I've had no problem with the Bellichick era of the Pats though, as at one stage they were serial losers who came good. And I do think Bellichick is a brilliant coach as he showed yet again last night, outthinking and outmanoevering McVay - who I also like.
Pretty sure Brady is already the best QB of all time  although not my favourite having got into the game in the 70s when Staubach was the business followed by Montana, Elway and Marino.
I even liked a QB called Ken Anderson!
But Brady is undoubtedly excellent. He doesn't have the arm or mobility of others I like, but his "footballing brain", decision-making and accuracy are beyond compare. As is his record.

Norpig wrote:I enjoyed the game, yes it wasn't high scoring but it was riveting the whole way through. I even won a few quid as i packed the Patriots to win by 7-12 points 

Norpig wrote:Ajayi is a free agent? Come on Steelers sign him up! Conner and Ajayi at RB would be great.

Can't believe Brown has signed for the Raiders, must be paying him very well as they are a poor team. Going to be a tough season for the Steelers with Bell going as well.

My turncoat Son has now ditched the Giants to follow his favourite player OBJ and is a Browns fan 

Norpig wrote:Can't wait for the new season! It's a shame Wade can't go straight into the roster this season but if he keeps that up he'll definitely be in next year.

Don't hold out much hope for my team the Steelers this year. Lots of changes and the 2 star players in Brown and Bell both now gone, still won't be as bad as the Bills eh boncey? 

Hip Priest wrote:i've decided to give up on The Raiders after something like 35 years of unrewarded patience. Can't make my mind up who to latch on to yet though,

Norpig wrote:Good win for your boys boncey, i'm not talking about the Steelers 

I see AB has left the Raiders already and gone to the Patriots.