Super Bowl XLVIII Denver vs Seattle

connor_in · Jan 20, 2014

Have at!

frst topic:
I still am not sure if the venue favors anyone. Peyton supposedly has cold issues, but plays at Denver outside. Seattle plays north, but in a dome.

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A Pac · Jan 20, 2014

The Seattle mayor will probably wager salmon or Washington apples. I'm guessing the Denver mayor will wager a TON of sticky green.

BobD · Jan 20, 2014

connor_in said:
Have at!

frst topic:
I still am not sure if the venue favors anyone. Peyton supposedly has cold issues, but plays at Denver outside. Seattle plays north, but in a dome.

next topic:
The Pot Bowl?
Denver, Seattle rooting for Marijuana Bowl? | FOX Sports on MSN

Seattle doesn't play in a dome anymore.

IrishSteelhead · Jan 20, 2014

I would say the weather favors Seattle, simply because their offense revolves around pounding the rock all game, and Lynch's time in Buffalo adequately prepared him for receiving 30 carries in below 20 temps.

levicarvalho · Jan 20, 2014

Sherman sucked when he was in College. Coaching can really do miracles, who ever thought he would lead the best defense in the NFL?

connor_in · Jan 20, 2014

Is it just me or does

Richard Sherman:

look like

Clifford (former host of Muppets Tonight):

ThePiombino · Jan 20, 2014

connor_in said:
Is it just me or does

Richard Sherman:

look like

Clifford (former host of Muppets Tonight):

Booker T

irishfan · Jan 20, 2014

So butthurt as a Pats a fan and dislike both teams. I'll probably just root for whoever is losing going into the 4th or something.

ndcoltsfan2010 · Jan 20, 2014

I truly hope that Peyton gets that second ring. I think he's an amazing person as well as an amazing quarterback. Should be a good game between two exceptional teams!

NDBoiler · Jan 20, 2014

irishfan said:
So butthurt as a Pats a fan and dislike both teams. I'll probably just root for whoever is losing going into the 4th or something.

grin:

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IrishJayhawk · Jan 20, 2014

connor_in said:
Have at!

frst topic:
I still am not sure if the venue favors anyone. Peyton supposedly has cold issues, but plays at Denver outside. Seattle plays north, but in a dome.

next topic:
The Pot Bowl?
Denver, Seattle rooting for Marijuana Bowl? | FOX Sports on MSN

Cold weather favors the better defense and disproportionately hurts the better offense. But I hope Denver waxes them.

Damion704 · Jan 20, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjiQ6yv0Dg4#t=13

NoJusticeNoPeace · Jan 20, 2014

Bad weather helps the Seahawks. Refs call less penalties when the weather is bad, and the Seahawks already get away with a lot on D. I'm cheering for the Broncos, but if the weather is bad I think the Seahawks D can win.

irishfan · Jan 20, 2014

NDBoiler said:
grin:

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Got this so much the past 24 hours from college buddies (went to school in Eagles territory--they don't have much to brag about), never gets old though.

The only sad thing with the Pats is that I really don't see us being much improved next year. Brady and the RBs will be the same. There aren't really any high profile receivers out there to get. Our D is average and again, I don't see us going after any big time free agents.

So sad to think that the Browns were begging people to trade a 1st or 2nd rounder for Josh Gordon in September and no one would bite on it then. Pats would have KILLED to have Gordon by the end of the year.

chicago51 · Jan 20, 2014

I am rooting for Denver but my initial thought was that this is a horrible matchup for the Broncos. I think of the 32 teams in the NFL Seattle may be the absolute worst matchup for the Broncos.

The two glimmers of hope I have for Denver are: 1- Denver's rush defense has been pretty good especially as of late 2 - As good as Seattle's defense is, (and they are by far the best defense in the NFL) Carroll's scheme is based on being simple and guys playing fast and aggressive it is not a deceptive defense by NFL standards in terms of disguising coverages and where the pressure is coming from. Conventional wisdom with Peyton Manning is if he knows what you are doing he beats you. So maybe Manning beat them with his mind because physically its advantage Seattle's defense.

ND NYC · Jan 20, 2014

i think denver wins big

ickythump1225 · Jan 20, 2014

Go Seattle. Personally I don't think Seattle (or San Fran for that matter) is a good match up for Peyton. Peyton had the luxury of playing two pretty soft defenses in the AFC playoffs and the only sure way of beating Manning is getting pressure on him. I think Seattle has the defense to get to Manning and make a long day for him.

I echo the sentiment that cold weather favors Seattle. Pistol Pete loves to pound the rock and you can do that in any weather.

chicago51 · Jan 20, 2014

ickythump1225 said:
Go Seattle. Personally I don't think Seattle (or San Fran for that matter) is a good match up for Peyton. Peyton had the luxury of playing two pretty soft defenses in the AFC playoffs and the only sure way of beating Manning is getting pressure on him. I think Seattle has the defense to get to Manning and make a long day for him.

I echo the sentiment that cold weather favors Seattle. Pistol Pete loves to pound the rock and you can do that in any weather.

This was my thought process as well. Although San Diego has a good defense although not on Seattle's level.

The only thing that I can say on Seattle's defense is that relatively simple and not very deceptive. Of course being simple allows Seattle to play very fast and aggressive. The only way Peyton Manning gets beats is when the defense is able to disguise what they are doing and keep Manning guessing, Seattle doesn't do that. Seattle just comes and comes hard plays basic coverages with skilled DBs that challenge every throw. With Manning though he has shown if he knows what you are doing he knows what to do to beat it.

dshans · Jan 21, 2014

So ...... on to important matters.

What's the menu for game night?

Following my past theme of foods representative of team locales I propose as a starter brews from Left Hand Brewery and. Actually they should be available throughout the evening.

Appetizers could be Rocky Mountain Oysters and Garlic Sauteed Morel Mushrooms. The first course seafood chowder and a horseradish lamb consomme.

The main course should be Smoked Coho Salmon roasted on a soaked cedar plank and whatever slab of beef cooked as you like.

Dessert is a toss-up. Maybe something as American as Apple Pie. A slice of cheddar cheese if you're an east coaster or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar if a chi-chi Denverite. Both should be served with natural vanilla bean ice cream on the side.

Then it's on to single malt or cognac ...

ACamp1900 · Jan 21, 2014

Hosting a bunch of college buddies...

so far we think we're rolling with...

Smoked pulled pork and hot link sandwiches... Our Grilled Chicken... Collard Greens,... Dirty rice... Corn bread and apple crum pie.

chicago51 · Jan 21, 2014

I am becoming more optimistic on Denver now that they announced they are wearing the orange jerseys which are 9-1 this year.

Broncos will wear orange jerseys in Super Bowl XLVIII - CBSSports.com

RDU Irish · Jan 21, 2014

I will root for Golden Tate and the Seahawks. Big fan of Russell Wilson too. I won't be too upset if Peyton gets a much deserved ring though.

chicago51 · Jan 21, 2014

Yea no kidding: Odds are it will be cold during the Super Bowl - http://www.mycentraljersey.com/arti...04/301210036/Odds-will-cold-during-Super-Bowl

connor_in · Jan 30, 2014

So...with recruiting winding down to the dramatic finish and freezageddon occurring...I almost forgot abot a football game to be played this weekend...then I saw media day stuff and remembered all the sudden

Black Irish · Jan 30, 2014

Whose bright idea was it to have the game in the Northeast? During the winter. Outside. I realize no one could have predicted Mister Snow Meister taking over the weather lately, but still, it's winter. Why isn't this game in Miami or SoCal?

palinurus · Jan 30, 2014

Black Irish said:
Whose bright idea was it to have the game in the Northeast? During the winter. Outside. I realize no one could have predicted Mister Snow Meister taking over the weather lately, but still, it's winter. Why isn't this game in Miami or SoCal?

Well, at least it's been a mild winter.

woolybug25 · Jan 30, 2014

It's forecasted to be 40 degrees and calm for the Super Bowl, so it looks like its going to actually work out.

Amazing really... considering it will the first nice day in over a month.

woolybug25 · Jan 30, 2014

RDU Irish said:
I will root for Golden Tate and the Seahawks. Big fan of Russell Wilson too. I won't be too upset if Peyton gets a much deserved ring though.

If you want a reason to not root for Seattle.... Sneaky Pete is their coach.

gkIrish · Jan 30, 2014

I'm heading down to the city in a few hours to check out all the Super Bowl stuff (then go to the Knicks game).

#1rish · Jan 31, 2014

Anyone have any pools going on? I'm going to need a bunch of FGs.

Pool 1
Seahawks - 6
Broncos - 9

Pool 2
Seahawks - 6
Broncos - 3

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