Superbowl Poll [Archive] - The Well-Trained Mind Forums (aka Hive Mind)

Rhesa

02-03-2008, 10:26 AM

MicheleinMN

02-03-2008, 10:48 AM

Well, if the Patriots weren't 18-0, I would vote for the Giants. Tom Brady vs. Eli Manning... tough choice. :)

JudoMom

02-03-2008, 10:49 AM

The New York Football Giants and the New England Peeping Patriots. ;)

The Patriots make me angry. I saw a news headline (http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/ny-spspy0203,0,404938.story) that they were spying before the 2002 Superbowl. I'm not convinced they aren't still cheating in some form (this is were my dh butts in and says "I doubt they're still cheating, but she won't let it go"), but since their head coach, quarterback, and receiver are all documented jerks, there is no reason for me to change my mind.

Anyway, while I can't root for the Giants (sorry, Andie's dh ;)), I hope the Patriots get their bums kicked hard. And if this results in the Giants winning the Superbowl, so be it :).

Go Packers :D!

Quiver0f10

02-03-2008, 10:53 AM

The Patriots make me angry. I saw a news headline (http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/ny-spspy0203,0,404938.story) that they were spying before the 2002 Superbowl. I'm not convinced they aren't still cheating in some form (this is were my dh butts in and says "I doubt they're still cheating, but she won't let it go"), but since their head coach, quarterback, and receiver are all documented jerks, there is no reason for me to change my mind.

Anyway, while I can't root for the Giants (sorry, Andie's dh ;)), I hope the Patriots get their bums kicked hard. And if this results in the Giants winning the Superbowl, so be it :).

Go Packers :D!

From the article you linked..."Saturday, NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the league previously heard about the possibility of the taping of the walk-through but found no evidence to support it.

"We were aware of the rumor months ago and looked into it," he said. "There was no evidence of it on the tapes or in the notes produced by the Patriots, and the Patriots told us it was not true."

:D

Laura Corin

02-03-2008, 10:56 AM

The 'I never can remember what sport they play at the superbowl' option.

Laura

JudoMom

02-03-2008, 10:58 AM

From the article you linked..."Saturday, NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the league previously heard about the possibility of the taping of the walk-through but found no evidence to support it.

"We were aware of the rumor months ago and looked into it," he said. "There was no evidence of it on the tapes or in the notes produced by the Patriots, and the Patriots told us it was not true."

:D

Yeah, but really, are the Patriots trustworthy? They've been fined and penalized for cheating that's been proven. I'm sure they denied that, too, like a kid who says they didn't eat the cookie even though there is chocolate on their cheeks. I'll trust what they say once Belichick retires :p.

Quiver0f10

02-03-2008, 11:02 AM

Yeah, but really, are the Patriots trustworthy? They've been fined and penalized for cheating that's been proven. I'm sure they denied that, too, like a kid who says they didn't eat the cookie even though there is chocolate on their cheeks. I'll trust what they say once they say when Belichick retires :p.

True. I understand that, but another quote from the article....

"There was no indication that it benefited them in any of the Super Bowl victories," Goodell said. Asked Friday if the league had investigated any allegations involving the Patriots' Super Bowl win over St. Louis six years ago, he said, "I'm not aware of that."

Either way, it should be a good game! :D

JudoMom

02-03-2008, 11:11 AM

True. I understand that, but another quote from the article....

"There was no indication that it benefited them in any of the Super Bowl victories," Goodell said. Asked Friday if the league had investigated any allegations involving the Patriots' Super Bowl win over St. Louis six years ago, he said, "I'm not aware of that."

Either way, it should be a good game! :D

Yep, it should be a good game :D. The Giants were hot when they beat the Packers. I just really hope the Patriots lose so they don't get credit for the perfect season (only because they did cheat in a game this season, and I think they should've had to forfeit that game). I do think that the Patriots are really good and they don't have to cheat, which is why it irks me all the more that they did!

rockermom

02-03-2008, 11:13 AM

I'm still upset about last year's Super Bowl. I may need another year to grieve.

Andie

02-03-2008, 11:57 AM

Go Packers !

You'll be happy to know that Leo has declared the Packers his "favorite team in the football world" and pretends to be "Brett Far" all the time lately.

So. Now both boys have gone off the reservation, and I've only got my girls with me and the 'Skins these days. :)

Amy in NY

02-03-2008, 12:02 PM

I don't have time to read the other posts as I have to go cook for today's party and then dinner for the next two nights....but I am really looking forward to the commercials!

Have a great day!

Amy

Mama Lynx

02-03-2008, 12:28 PM

The 'I never can remember what sport they play at the superbowl' option.

Laura

The "I can remember the sport, but did not know who was playing until yesterday. And really, I'm cheering for it to get over with so that I can watch House."

:D

Robyn

02-03-2008, 12:50 PM

Pats fans here! I am ridiculously excited about this game.
As far as the whole Spygate controversy, New England is the only team that got caught.;) Every team is always looking for an advantage and there isn't any proof that those tapes, in any way, gave them any kind of an upper hand. They are just talented and have an unbelievably good coach.

KidsHappen

02-03-2008, 12:53 PM

I have to go with the Pats from my favoriate state of MA. My dh used to be a big Tampa fan (20 + years) but lost interest once they won the superbowl. He said that goal had been met so he was moving on to better things. So if Green Bay isn't playing we usually just watch for the commercials and enjoy a day of snacking. Since the Pats are playing we will be monitoring the score as well. I would like to see them go with a perfect score, history in the making, ya know. I haven't kept up on the news about the cheating (to busy watching politics) but I feel that even if they did cheat and it did effect a few games, that doesn't take away from the fact that they had the skill and abilities to pull off the rest of the wins. They do deserve some credit for having some talent.

Amy in Orlando

02-03-2008, 01:11 PM

I'm a Steelers fan so, for me, today is ALL about the snacks. Is it too early to start?

Andie

02-03-2008, 02:53 PM

I'm a Steelers fan so, for me, today is ALL about the snacks. Is it too early to start?

Heck, no! (I mean, look at PariSarah...she's been drinking since early this morning! ;))

Crissy

02-03-2008, 02:54 PM

The New York Football Giants and the New England Peeping Patriots. ;)

LOL!!

Anybody but Brady!!

Amy in Orlando

02-03-2008, 03:15 PM

Heck, no! (I mean, look at PariSarah...she's been drinking since early this morning! ;))

You make a fine point. Wonder if the beer's cold yet?:D

momo4

02-03-2008, 03:46 PM

Giants, so that they can make break the old record, but If Brady wins then his dad who was seriously snubbed as a quarterback will have two sons that have won the superbowl. That would be cool too.

Crissy

02-03-2008, 03:58 PM

If Brady wins then his dad who was seriously snubbed as a quarterback will have two sons that have won the superbowl.

Could you mean Manning? Archie (dad) and Peyton (brother)?

WTMindy

02-03-2008, 04:26 PM

for anyone but Brady, but I am hoping Eli does well. I'm not really a Giant's fain, but I am a Peton Manning fan and hope Eli can get a Superbowl win too. I'm not holding out a lot of hope.

If I hear the word "dynasty" or "team of destiny" or "best team ever" one more time....I'm gonna lose my Superbowl snacks!!

Andie

02-03-2008, 04:56 PM

The "I can remember the sport, but did not know who was playing until yesterday. And really, I'm cheering for it to get over with so that I can watch House."

:D

Hugh Laurie was just on the pregame show. :D (He picks the Giants.)

Janna

02-03-2008, 05:02 PM

The Patriots make me angry. I saw a news headline (http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/ny-spspy0203,0,404938.story) that they were spying before the 2002 Superbowl. I'm not convinced they aren't still cheating in some form (this is were my dh butts in and says "I doubt they're still cheating, but she won't let it go"), but since their head coach, quarterback, and receiver are all documented jerks, there is no reason for me to change my mind.

Anyway, while I can't root for the Giants (sorry, Andie's dh ;)), I hope the Patriots get their bums kicked hard. And if this results in the Giants winning the Superbowl, so be it :).

Go Packers :D!

Amen, Amen and Amen. Oh, except for the Packers. While I love the Packers, and I love Brett (has it been determined yet whether he retired?), I can't say that. It's gotta be Go Colts!

But seriously, everything you said I am 100% in agreement with. And all of the arguing in between with Quiver (sorry Quiver! :)). You go, Girl!

Janna

02-03-2008, 05:03 PM

Darcy in FL

02-03-2008, 05:04 PM

I guess it has to be the Patriots since the Packers didn't make it.............

JudoMom

02-03-2008, 05:05 PM

Amen, Amen and Amen. Oh, except for the Packers. While I love the Packers, and I love Brett (has it been determined yet whether he retired?), I can't say that. It's gotta be Go Colts!

But seriously, everything you said I am 100% in agreement with. And all of the arguing in between with Quiver (sorry Quiver! :)). You go, Girl!

I'd hate for him to retire on an interception, but considering his first completed pass in the NFL was to himself, I suppose it could be fitting. Dh told me that he dropped out of the Pro Bowl :(.

What about Dungy?

Needleroozer

02-03-2008, 05:05 PM

The 'I never can remember what sport they play at the superbowl' option.

Laura

Yeah. I went "Superbowl? What superbowl? That's today? Let's go to the hardware store then- it will be quiet!"

Mama Lynx

02-03-2008, 05:15 PM

Hugh Laurie was just on the pregame show. :D (He picks the Giants.)

I'd have watched, for that! :D

Doran

02-03-2008, 05:39 PM

nt

Not only did I not know who was playing, I didn't even remember that today was the day until my mother (who cares more about such things) struck up converstation with a man on the subway yesterday. I really should get out more, I think.

Doran

Robin in Tx

02-03-2008, 05:43 PM

Dh and dd love a particular scene from Madagascar... so we're rooting for the giants. Very scientific selection process :).

Robin

Karin

02-03-2008, 05:45 PM

:DYou know, I have to wonder about the sanity of grown men who dress up in pads and tight pants to pummel each other. When sanity is in doubt, I also question their trustworthiness. FWIW, I'm one of those just here for the snacks and hockey is the only team sport I kind of understand...

Daisy

02-03-2008, 05:59 PM

There wasn't a "who cares" answer. LOL. DH is at Office Max buying me copier paper. The kids are reading and I'm doing lesson plans. Not that exciting around here.

GothicGyrl

02-03-2008, 06:01 PM

As daisy said, where's the "who cares" and "only in it for the commercials" options? :)

Of course, me--I'd pick the "I don't care about boys running around bouncing their skulls off of each other who are over paid and not worth the sod they are playing on".

;)

Pajama Mama

02-03-2008, 06:19 PM

I voted for the Giants. I'm from Philly(Go Eagles) and I now live outside Pittsburgh(Go Steelers). Since my real teams aren't playing I'm rooting for the Giants. Like someone else posted, my kids loved the scene from Madagascar--"All hail the New York Giants!" So we're all hoping for the Giants to win--I doubt it will happen though:(

Janna

02-03-2008, 06:31 PM

I didn't hear that about Brett! That's too bad! It makes me think his retirement is coming this year then. Bummer.

Dungy is staying! He only committed for one more year, which is common for him. He takes each year at a time and assesses where he is spiritually and where his family stands. The minute he doesn't have support from his family or God, he's out. What a stand-up guy!

Maria/ME

02-03-2008, 06:35 PM

My husband was in sports heaven while we were in the Boston area (for about 10 years). He is a huge Patriots/Red Sox fan. (SHHH...don't let any of our fellow New Yorkers know;))

And I don't mind watching Tom Brady. It just makes the game more interesting. :D

Wow, I can relate to this. We're originally from NE but moved to WI for 13 yrs. Can you imagine what it was like when The Pats and The Pack went head to head in the Superbowl! Yikes.

I won't even get into the whole debate on Spygate except to say: IF (big if) the Pats were technically cheating are we all naive enough to think they are the first team that has ever done something a wee bit shady? And #2: It was the FIRST quarter of the FIRST game in the season. If cheating gave them an unlucky advantage how did they get this far 18-0??

Oh wait... I kinda did get into the debate didn't I. When it comes down to it, I"m really mostly for the food. Great excuse to bring on the junk.

JudoMom

02-03-2008, 06:38 PM

Wow, I can relate to this. We're originally from NE but moved to WI for 13 yrs. Can you imagine what it was like when The Pats and The Pack went head to head in the Superbowl! Yikes.

I won't even get into the whole debate on Spygate except to say: IF (big if) the Pats were technically cheating are we all naive enough to think they are the first team that has ever done something a wee bit shady? And #2: It was the FIRST quarter of the FIRST game in the season. If cheating gave them an unlucky advantage how did they get this far 18-0??

Oh wait... I kinda did get into the debate didn't I. When it comes down to it, I"m really mostly for the food. Great excuse to bring on the junk.

on the Pats known to anyone who'll listen, so I won't debate that with you ;). But I know exactly how you felt living in WI when the Pack won.

I live in CO and the next year the Broncos beat the Packers.

Oh, man.

That was not fun.

Tonia

02-03-2008, 07:42 PM

Don't care :rolleyes: I'm making the snacks, dh and fil are taking over the living room and I'm heading to my room to watch "Sense and Sensibility" on tv. ;)

nancypants

02-03-2008, 07:49 PM

There needs to be a fifth choice. That of, "Don't care... not watching it!" http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/posiepie/shocked.gif :D

Kathy in MD

02-03-2008, 08:06 PM

Lady Katherine

02-03-2008, 09:50 PM

You didn't mention commercials! I love to watch the Super Bowl commercials!

Plaid Dad

02-03-2008, 10:40 PM

I voted for the Pats just because, well, they're the home team and all that. Local pride. Yeah, that's it. Pass the chips, will ya?

Mamagistra

02-03-2008, 11:34 PM

I'm still cheering for the impossible (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvWn_yGaA-Y). :D A classical home schooler should appreciate the ancients...

Lisawa

02-04-2008, 12:57 AM

Im so late... but I was watching the game!:D Im so happy NY won! Im always for the underdog!

Not only that... but the Patriots coach walked off the field before the game was truly over.... poor sportsmanship if you ask me....

Patty Joanna

02-04-2008, 01:02 AM

Go Broncos!

Andie

02-04-2008, 08:12 AM

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CookieMonster

02-04-2008, 08:14 AM

I really like that undefeated flavor.

But, at the same time it's really nice that Eli won. Go Manning!

Wouldn't it be nice if they both could win?

JudoMom

02-04-2008, 11:13 AM

Wouldn't it be nice if they both could win?

I'm so happy the Patriots lost. I thought Belichick was a jerk, and he proved it last night. I'm happy that the nice guys finished first :D. Cheaters never win. Hard work and perseverance pays off. Sweet justice.