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Swap the Vikings for the Broncos in your like list.

 

Add the Steelers & Chargers to your dislike list and job done.

 

If you haven't actually got a team then try betting on who is gonna win the Superbowl this year.

 

http://www.oddschecker.com/american-football/nfl/superbowl-xliv/win-market

 

shows the current odds. How about a tenner on the Saints @ 11/4, a fiver on the Bengals @ 16/1 and 2 quid on the Broncos @ 40/1. If any of them win you make a profit.

 

Those wild card places and post-season games will seem so much better when you actually care who wins...

 

3 things:

1) I'm really not a gambling man, but thanks anyway ;-)

2) nfl.com is the yardstick for how a website supporting a sports league should be. Of course it can only be done that way because the NFL owns the rights for everything. But imagine having a similar website for the Premier League where all the highlights and previews where shown alongside all those comments and articles that are now scattered across hundreds of websites...

3) Old stereotypical annoyance towards Americans: please stop calling the American champions of Baseball/Basket/Ice Hockey/Football the "World Champions". Yes they won the dominating league in the world but they still haven't given the rest of the world a go at it... It only fuels those "Americans a arrogant tossers" comments ;)

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Great to see the Steelers lose last night. They were awful as well - plus the Browns defence was on fire. Makes it hard for the Steelers to make the wild-cards now. Good.

 

I've got a feeling the Broncos are going to beat the Colts in overtime on Sunday and then will badly need Dallas to do us a favour.

 

Sunday & Monday night games are both NFC match-ups. Boo.

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American football is back to being a poxy sport this week.

 

Should be ok again next weekend though.

 

Who Dat George? Praps winning is now a bit boring...

 

heeeell no! ;).......

 

How 'bout dem Saints?!?!

 

Yessiree..........Thirteen 'n Eaux baby!

 

 

Still recovering :) .....and 'this' didn't help heh.>>> Saints returning home from Atlanta on Sunday evening

 

Nothing like making a clean sweep of your biggest rivlals, no matter how close the game :)......Now for the the Cowgirls in the Dome, Primetime this Saturday nite!.......gunna be one hellova paarty! even by New Orleans standards ;)

 

This pic won't be complete without that lone Star laying down there ;)

 

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Shame about the Bronco's .....I thought they would have the better of the Colts.....And those damned Vikes keep pushing us all the way to the wall heh..........Oh well

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Nothing like making a clean sweep of your biggest rivlals, no matter how close the game :)......Now for the the Cowgirls in the Dome, Primetime this Saturday nite!.......gunna be one hellova paarty! even by New Orleans standards ;)

 

Madness that is! Will be watching the game Saturday night. Can't wait. Shame the Saints haven't been on UK tele much this year, only twice so far I believe.

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Still recovering :) .....and 'this' didn't help heh.>>> Saints returning home from Atlanta on Sunday evening

 

Is that from the team coach - or what? What time of night is that? A great video - how about SFC fans going to Southampton airport if we win at Leeds? Could start a new Sat night tradition. There is a bar at Southampton Airport so it wouldn't be too bad a thing to do.

 

Madness that is! Will be planning on watching the game Saturday night. Can't wait.

 

1.20am on a Sat night. You'll never make the whole game.

 

Thurs should be good as well. From hating the Colts on Sunday I will now be cheering them v Jacksonville. For that reason I can see it being their 1st defeat of the season. Hopefully not.

 

As for the Cardinals last night? I'd backed them with a -4 and thought that was a cracking bet. Not at all - they got a number done on them. There's def a lot more twists & turns to come this season...

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Is that from the team coach - or what? What time of night is that? A great video - how about SFC fans going to Southampton airport if we win at Leeds? Could start a new Sat night tradition. There is a bar at Southampton Airport so it wouldn't be too bad a thing to do.

 

 

 

1.20am on a Sat night. You'll never make the whole game.

 

Thurs should be good as well. From hating the Colts on Sunday I will now be cheering them v Jacksonville. For that reason I can see it being their 1st defeat of the season. Hopefully not.

 

As for the Cardinals last night? I'd backed them with a -4 and thought that was a cracking bet. Not at all - they got a number done on them. There's def a lot more twists & turns to come this season...

 

Was quite early this week, the team came through around 7ish ....There's no Coach as such, the players, staff and everone else who travels with the team all park by the taxi way near the cargo entrance and drive out the back through the industrial estate.....

 

As the welcome home party started to grow, (for years it was a few hundred or so) it got to a point where earlier this season it took them 1,1/2 hours to drive the 1/2 mile through the industrial estate to get to the main road, heh, it didn't help that we used to park all down the road too...that's why the police had to step in and start putting up the barriers and give them a convoy escort out lol

 

The guy that shot the vid is a reporter for the local radio station ...http://www.wwl.com/Photos-and-video--Saints-faithful-welcome-home-13-/5884447has some cool pics too...heh peeps were getting there as early as 3pm http://www.wwl.com/Saints-return-from-Atlanta/5884384

 

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A couple of New Yorkers take on the Big Easy at the mo :) http://www.nypost.com/f/print/blogs/backpage/who_dat_saints_mania_sweeping_big_X4Hz9tPOCXYTtRI4rm0lqJ

 

WHO DAT!

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Hey George. I always wondered what you look like - now I know!

 

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LoL...for some reason that looks just like my wii fit+ avatar ....wonder why? :(

 

Damn them Colts they just did it again......Just when i was preparing my " there can only be 'one' speech" too.....Oh well just a little more spice to the Cowgirls game on Sat night...not that it needed any ;)

 

Man, i'm dizzy just thinking about it

 

WHO DAT!!!

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Damn them Colts they just did it again......

 

They sure did and it was a great result for the Broncos. You looked at the wildcard race in the AFC lately?

 

http://www.nfl.com/standings?category=conf&season=2009-REG&split=Overall

 

Got to be one of the closest ones ever.

 

I'm looking forward to the Sat night game & will be rooting for the Saints. Just debating whether to back them with a -7.5. You reckon they'll win by more than that?

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They sure did and it was a great result for the Broncos. You looked at the wildcard race in the AFC lately?

 

http://www.nfl.com/standings?category=conf&season=2009-REG&split=Overall

 

Got to be one of the closest ones ever.

 

I'm looking forward to the Sat night game & will be rooting for the Saints. Just debating whether to back them with a -7.5. You reckon they'll win by more than that?

 

Lemme just say that Tony Romo 'thinks' he knows what to expect in the Dome on Sat night, but he doesn't......It's his first time...he'll be like all the others before him.....

So -14 ;)..............

 

Some vids are up on you tube now of the Who Dat Nation taking a little bit of New Orleans to Altlanta last week and Second Lining all the way back :)

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBjXbML372g....Long ass vid....party starts at around 41 mins

 

WHO DAT!

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The Unknown Who Dat arrives in New Orleans this morning :)

 

Only in NOLA baby! http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2009/12/unknown_who_dat_arrives_at_air.html

 

This is how the Who Dat Nation looks after it's own...remeber this guy from the 10 sec clip in the stands during the Redskins game?

 

It all started with this....... "Anyone see that crazy looking homeless looking guy in the stands in the Saints gear? Looked like he had water all over his face and I was wondering if he did that to himself or if someone splashed that on him or what. He looked a little scary but hey ... he was one of ours.".......

 

The rest of the story is here http://www.nola.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2009/12/post_10.html

 

With that, I'm off to paaaarty! ...Good luck to all the 'Who Dats' back in Blighty staying up all night :)

 

WHO DAT! and GEAUX SAINTS!

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Ouch!.....Didnt see that one coming...That hurt!

 

No team can win a game by 'only' coming out to play in the 4th quarter!

 

Thankfully not too much damage tho'...We're still in the driving seat for No 1 seed, even with slightly bruised ego's......... Having said that, we've definitely lost a little of our Mojo somewhere along the way and we need to find it before the playoffs, or we'll be one and done.

 

Hopefully this is the wake up call.

 

WHO DAT!

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Yeah George what the who datting hell happened??? I've been on a good roll of late but backing Saints with a -7.5 was not a good choice!!!

 

Watching on TV I think that Dallas basically got their sh**** together and did a number on Brees. He had little of no time most of the game. Dallas ran the ball well and overall looked a quality team on the night.

 

Broncos blew it today (still in their hands though) but at least they beat the Cowboys so cos the Cowboys beat the Saints this makes the Broncos better than the Saints. Bring on the Superbowl.

 

Currently on Panthers with +8.5. Would help a bit if they could sort out how to kick extra points. Still 7.5 up in my world at half time though.....

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Hopefully the loss will be good for the Saints in the long run, as it might focus some minds. Was a disappointing performance though, and our D seems to be getting worse by the game. Also, we don't run the ball enough. The proof is in the pudding, but at least we didn't lose to Oakland. Go Donks!

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Hopefully the loss will be good for the Saints in the long run, as it might focus some minds. Was a disappointing performance though, and our D seems to be getting worse by the game. Also, we don't run the ball enough. The proof is in the pudding, but at least we didn't lose to Oakland. Go Donks!

 

Think the Saints have lost momentum at the worst possible time.

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I've backed The Packers and the Ravens to win the Superbowl. Not that I really think either will, but at 25/1 and 50/1 (Last weeks odds) I think thats where the Value is. If my house was on it I'd back the Chargers, though it's very open this year.

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"Philly is not charged with delay of game because we spotted the ball too late". With calls like that the Broncos did really well to only lose by 3.

 

AFC wildcard race is a right headf*** now. Sure there are some simple scenarios ie - Jets, Texans and Steelers all lose their early games and Broncos win. Can't see it being that simple though.

 

For anyone who remembers goal average (instead of goal difference) then that was very simple compared to the NFL tiebreaking scenarios when there are lots of teams tied...

 

See what happens. At least the Broncos have a chance still...

 

As for New Orleans? Well they are in the post-season and it's better to get crazy results out of the system now - rather than in a couple of weeks time.

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Eagles v Chargers in the Superbowl.

 

You heard it here first.

 

No chance. Eagles will lose their 1st post-season game and the Chargers suck.

 

I'm now quite an expert on how the tiebreaking rules.

 

1/ Broncos have to beat the Chiefs* (*though in theory can qualify with a loss)

 

2/ Jets OR Ravens have to lose.

 

It's far from that simple (ie a 3 way tie with Ravens and Steelers puts the Broncos out) but without those 2 things happening - no chance.

 

For various reasons we actually want Houston to beat New England.

 

Though if Broncos were to lose we'd want Houston, Steelers & Ravens all to lose.

 

It's complicated - but actually pretty simple (if that makes sense...)

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WHO DAT! BABY!....WHO DAT!!!

 

Number 1 NFC Seed!!!........Regular season over.......3 weeks until next meaningful game........All Key injured players back for playoffs......and..........Ladies and Gentlemen as mentioned a while back................The NFC road to the Super Bowl now goes through the SUPERDOME!!!.......

 

BRING IT ON!!!

 

WHO DAT!!!!

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Number 1 NFC Seed!!!........Regular season over.......3 weeks until next meaningful game........All Key injured players back for playoffs......and..........Ladies and Gentlemen as mentioned a while back................The NFC road to the Super Bowl now goes through the SUPERDOME!!!.......

 

Was a great game last night ey George? I was on the Bears with +8 and didn't even need those points. I ain't got too many bad feelings for Cutler - he ended up having a not too bad a game.

 

Sunday is gonna be tense. So badly need Houston to beat New England in the early game. Then of course the Broncos need to do the biz. Assuming the Raiders have fallen down for the Ravens then it'll all be down to the Bengals beating the Jets.

 

As the game last night showed (and Saints v Tampa (sorry!)) just because a team needs to win it doesn't mean that they will...

 

Good luck in the play-offs. Of the 6 NFC teams left I'd def prefer Saints to get to Miami. About time I put a few bob on them I guess...

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talking to some friends in Boston this afternoon and they feel' date=' and i know they and i are biased, that Belicheck has the running game working at the Pats and that they will grind there way to the Superbowl especially if defensive line stays healthy[/quote']

 

Yeah - definitely biased!!!

 

You can get 10/1 on New England at the mo. (unless it's the Broncos) then I think NE will win their home game with the wild card so there could be some value in that. If the Patriots come up against the Chargers then at least Belicheck will have some competition for the ugliest head coach competition. Him & Norv Turner are a right couple of ugly f*****kers

 

Bengals are currently 40/1 - still getting no respect at all. I'd like to see them prove a few people wrong.

 

Shockingly the Broncos are now 150/1. My 80/1 pre-season ain't looking so shrewd now.

 

Looking forward to the rest of the season. This one has been good so far.

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I know little about the NFL but my dislike for George has actually inspired me to research this a bit, hoping to see a Saints loss.

 

Heh that's done it now...I'm soooo upset i'm gunna cry......Enjoy busting your blood vessels in bitter rage and hatred as we win our two post season games on our way to the Super Bowl :)......But welcome to the Great Sport of American Football non the less .....Hope you enjoy the experience....As long as you can Stomach thought of the Saints as Super Bowl Champions ;)

 

As for me.....I'm with the rest of the Who Dat Nation.....Win or Lose, we'll be partying either way...Just a little harder if we win ....Well as the Super Bowl is right at the start of Mardi Gras this year....Make that a 'lot' harder, in fact make that an insanely amount harder ;)

Oh and

...Man, December 30, 2000 is still celebrated around these parts, like it was yesterday

 

And Rut....yeah that was an awesome game on Monday night...i couldn't believe the Bears could find that much in them considering they had nothing to play for.....Just goes to show....."Any given Sunday"

 

The local radio talk radio station here, WWL usually dedicates the whole day to the Saints the day after a game ....heh....On Tuesday, they even dedicated the whole day to Saints talk after the Bears/Vikings game on Monday night :)

 

WHO DAT!!!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnuhrpmL9HY&feature=related

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Who Dat that lost again ? 23 - 10

 

Erm.....Sorry to disappoint, but Who Dat 'Second and third string' lost today in a meaningless game that didn't even warrant anything more than a run out for a couple of first team players who were coming off of injuries.......Hell even Drew Brees didn't start.

 

Meaningless game for both teams.....Coach Payton went into the game wanting to learn something about one or two areas and that mission was accomplished.

 

13 - 3........Bring on the Play Offs :)

 

WHO DAT!!!

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Saint George has managed to stir up an almost immeasurable well of hatred towards the New Orleans Saints.

 

Yeah if it hits 4 people it will be so off the scale it will be immeasurable.

 

Us USA based NFL fans can only count on one hand so I guess you are getting close to your claim though...

 

Now the Broncos are out I'm with George - WHO DAT!!!!

 

A 'who dat' v 'who dey' final will suit me fine.

 

George - I work with a Bengal who swears the Saints nicked their chant. You need to get a new one mate.

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what is an NFC and AFC..?

 

Probably taking the pìss but who cares - I'll answer (with way more info than you probably want....)

 

Basically the winner of the NFC (National Football Conference) plays the winner of the AFC (American Football Conference) in the Superbowl. A team is either AFC or NFC (could just call them the red and blue (or whatever) leagues - it doesn't really matter. There is no real logic behind them).

 

There are 4 leagues of 4 in the AFC and 4 leagues of 4 in the NFL.

 

See here:

http://www.nfl.com/standings

 

Take the NFC... The post-season (that starts next week) has the 4 league winners (Dallas, Minnesota, New Orleans & Arizona) and the 2 other teams with the best records (Philadelphia & Green Bay). All other teams are now knocked out.

 

The best 2 league winners (New Orleans & Minnesota) have a bye week next week.

 

It's now a knock-out competition. The reason George is so excited is that in the NFC the New Orleans Saints have the best record. As well as the bye week they will be at home in the NFC semi-final. If they win that they will be at home in the NFC final. Getting Number One seed is a big deal.

 

That said - the good news for all you 'George haters' is that the number one seed is not a gimme to get to the Superbowl. They will be favourties but anything can happen.

 

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Just to a add a bit of related stuff....

 

The season is only 16 games long. This makes each game pretty important.

 

The 16 games are (and we'll take Saints as an example here):

 

Saints play in the NFC South so they will play each team in that division home and away (6 games). This happens every season.

 

The other 10 are:

Each team from another NFC division (ie NFC West - 2 home 2 away) (4 games)

Each team from another AFC division (ie AFC North - 2 home 2 away) (4 games).

Then the 2 other teams who finished in the same position in the other 2 NFC Divisions (ie next year they will play 1st in NFC North (Minnesota) & 1st in NFC East (Dallas)). (2 games) This helps level things up a bit year-to-year.

 

The divisions they play against rotate. Assuming the way it works stays in place then you can plan a long way ahead to see who you will be playing. Just look here:

 

http://www.johnnyroadtrip.com/schedules/nfl_future_nfcs.htm

 

The big games are the ones v the other teams in your division. Winning these makes such a big difference. They are also the games with the most edge - there are some age old rivalries lurking around in these games.

 

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One last thing...

 

This year the St Louis Rams came last in the whole of the NFL. They only won one game. What this means is that they get 1st choice next season of what player they want from the draft picks (college players who are now ready to play in the NFL). Although not the finished article this player will have great potential. This (in time) helps bad teams become good teams.

 

At present there is a strict salary cap. No one team can 'do a Chelsea' and buy all the best players.

 

It makes it a very competitive sport.

 

*****

 

Even I will agree that calling the Superbowl Winner 'The World Champion' is pushing it a bit though. George - if Saints do win it then please don't start saying that. Even I'll think you sound like a bit of a dipshìt then!

 

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Odds for this year's Superbowl are here:

http://www.oddschecker.com/american-football/nfl/superbowl-xliv/win-market

 

Saints are 4/1. I'll have some of that.

Not sure what AFC team to go with. I think the Jets could have timed it right and 50/1 could have some value. Can they win 3 games on the road though? That is why they are 50/1.

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I was thinking yesterday that they should have a knockout competition alongside the league like the FA Cup.

 

Would be good - afterall they have 32 teams which would be perfect. Can't see it happening though. Pads or no pads the players take a battering and playing for 4 months of the year is seen as more than long enough.

 

They don't like too much change either.

 

That said the NFL is pretty good at making rule changes if they think they need to. A few seasons ago players were often faking injuries in the final 2 mins when clock management is a big part of the game. Basically they were cheating. The NFL changed the rules so that after the 1st one the team would be given a 5 yard penalty for each subsequent one. Pretty much stopped the cheating overnight.

 

Also of course if the NFL could work out how to make big money from a knock-out tourny of sorts I'm sure they'd consider it. After all they are allowing regular season league games to be played in England nowadays. That would have been totally unthinkable as recently as 5 years ago.

 

Fck no's and fck cares where it is all leading - just see what happens....

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