Why the Cardinals will win the Super Bowl
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Do you honestly believe their are refs in the NFL taking cash compensation for favorable calls? Seriously? Do you realize how truly ridiculous that notion is, especially in the current NFL climate with a increase in fines, crack downs etc? The Berger flop was god awful and no one in Pittsburgh will deny it. Did it change the game? No it didn't because it didn't result in points and there was a call in B-mores favor that offset it. I'm not even going to address the Super Bowl because the poor calls were abundant throughout that entire playoff run. Bottom line the officiating in the NFL is subpar, bad calls are abundant and it's not just with the Steelers. As I pointed out and something you conveniently ignored, the lack of hold calls for the Steelers specifically is ridiculous and the National media is recognizing it as we speak. Every team in the NFL falls victim to bad calls and most of the time it doesn't decide football games. What about the lack of delay of game call against the Ravens in the Divisional game against the titans? It's opinions like this that scare me and a good reason why a good percentage of the Cleveland fan base is laughed at in outside circles. Give it a rest because it's getting really, really old. REALLY OLD.
I addressed your point about the holding calls, not every one is going to go your way. And yes the offciating of the NFL has been horrible, I believe there is a reason for that. They (being the refs) are being paid for a certain outcome. Do you understand how much money is betted on these NFL games. A hell of a lot and I am not naive enough to believe it is all on the up and up. If someone can cheat and make a killing doiing it they are gonna find a way to cheat. Paying of the refs is the easiest way to get a desired out come of a game and it happens. I just happen to believe Pittsburg gets more then there fair share of these paid off refs, hell if they are gonna dope there players up with HGH why not pay a few refs off.
I am not talking about just the Steelers so quit taking it so personal, I am talking about the NFL as a whole.
I addressed your point about the holding calls, not every one is going to go your way. And yes the offciating of the NFL has been horrible, I believe there is a reason for that. They (being the refs) are being paid for a certain outcome. Do you understand how much money is betted on these NFL games. A hell of a lot and I am not naive enough to believe it is all on the up and up. If someone can cheat and make a killing doiing it they are gonna find a way to cheat. Paying of the refs is the easiest way to get a desired out come of a game and it happens. I just happen to believe Pittsburg gets more then there fair share of these paid off refs, hell if they are gonna dope there players up with HGH why not pay a few refs off.
I am not talking about just the Steelers so quit taking it so personal, I am talking about the NFL as a whole.
No you're being an idiot and nonchalantly address the rest of the NFL. It's amusing, I'll give you that but you lose all credibility with the ridiculous conspiracy theories. It's okay to be bitter but don't be unreasonable. Pittsburgh wins football games because they get "more than their fair share of favorable calls"....it has nothing to do with the organization piecing together a talented football team season after season, year after year? Oh to be a Browns fan.
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why the Browns aren't taken seriously in football circles. They have no commom sense and picking the Cardinals proves it.
Keep trying Browns. You can do it!
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why the Browns aren't taken seriously in football circles. They have no commom sense and picking the Cardinals proves it.
Keep trying Browns. You can do it!
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As you know, anything can happen on a single day, Rich.
Having stated that disclosure, the Steelers are tougher, smarter, and, simply, a vastly superior team to AZ.
I haven't looked at point spreads - mostly because I don't use them for anything useful - but I will be shocked if AZ wins - Remember Lake Placid in 1980 - and will be surprised if the Steelers win by less than 14 - 20 points.
As you know, anything can happen on a single day, Rich.
Having stated that disclosure, the Steelers are tougher, smarter, and, simply, a vastly superior team to AZ.
I haven't looked at point spreads - mostly because I don't use them for anything useful - but I will be shocked if AZ wins - Remember Lake Placid in 1980 - and will be surprised if the Steelers win by less than 14 - 20 points.
We are on the same page John and we both know stuff happens.....the line was 7 yesterday I would think it may creep up a point or two
my guess supposing bad penalty calls and turnovers even out is about 17 points
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why the Browns aren't taken seriously in football circles. They have no commom sense and picking the Cardinals proves it.
Keep trying Browns. You can do it!
why the Browns aren't taken seriously in football circles. They have no commom sense and picking the Cardinals proves it.
Keep trying Browns. You can do it!
Typical Steelers fan. So full of yourself. I just hope your team has that same type of attitude...it will make watching you lose all that much more fun.
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Steelers to get an additional $135,500 (Divisonal Game, Conference Championship Game, Super Bowl winner)
The league pays players in a strict formula for all playoff games, and the numbers increase slightly every other year. This is the second year in a row that the formula calls for the following payouts per player in the playoffs:
Wild-card games (division winners): $20,000.
Wild-card games (fifth- and sixth-seeded teams): $18,000.
Divisional games: $20,000.
Conference championship games: $37,500.
Super Bowl winners: $78,000.
Super Bowl losers: $40,000
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So , A 9-7 Team who lost to the Patriots 47-7 and Minn. 35-14 is going to win it all ? OK ... But for real
barring more than 2 turnovers Pittsburgh Wins 31-21 ! So ...You guys dream on.... Number 6 is at Hand. If Ben Takes care of the Pill , We will be Fine...
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I sure hope you are right and I do blieve the Cards have a chance, their D seems to have greatly improved this post season.
I fear and pretty much expect steeler defense to look at taking out Fitz or Boldin with some cheap shots though. They are gonna try and lite those recievers up like a christmas tree. And lets not forget about the Refs, who always seem to throw a flag when the Steelers need it. Ya I know, you will get Steeler fans on here talking about calls that went against them but ofcourse Refs cant call every call in favor of the Steelers, all it takes is a key flag to extend or end a drive that can turn a game. I have seen it happen to many times win it comes to the steelers.
I sure hope you are right and I do blieve the Cards have a chance, their D seems to have greatly improved this post season.
I fear and pretty much expect steeler defense to look at taking out Fitz or Boldin with some cheap shots though. They are gonna try and lite those recievers up like a christmas tree. And lets not forget about the Refs, who always seem to throw a flag when the Steelers need it. Ya I know, you will get Steeler fans on here talking about calls that went against them but ofcourse Refs cant call every call in favor of the Steelers, all it takes is a key flag to extend or end a drive that can turn a game. I have seen it happen to many times win it comes to the steelers.
Yes the REFS are always "Helping us" Like the BS Sissy Pass Int. call on McFadden against the Ravens on a 3rd down to Give them an early TD. Or the Holmes "Non-Catch" dont you think IF Theye were Chaeting us those calls would ENDED UP in our favor ? What a Retard , better check the curb and see if the "short-bus" is still waiting on you. Or the 8 times the James Harrison was put in a Sleeper Hold by The Ravens LT. You see everything You see through Brown-Stained Glasses. And you sound incredibly asinine !
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@inspecta said:
That's a big "if" and the only reason I say that is because I believe he's been turnover free throughout the playoffs. Which is a nice run, but we both know Ben can go on turnover benders, and let's face it, he's due for some turnovers.Not sure if that will be the case, he can continue his good play and the steelers will win by 17.
Not so big an IF...We have been Fine so far , and I am thinking that they may just have a little Extra FOCUS in this game that they call the "Super Bowl" !! One more game... I really think we can be focused. And think about this. Ben had 32 TD 11 Picks last year and was Hailed as an Up and Coming STUD !! So this year he tosses 15 Picks (Not really that much different) The Big difference is Less TDs.... Ben will be fine. The Cards have to Play out their Butts to win this. Pittsburgh has to play out their Butts to Blow out Arizona ! Add to that the Loss 21-14 in the desert last season. That will only further Focus the Steelers. Not that I think the Steelers CANT LOSE. I just think the are the Better Team in this match-up. They seen what Happened to NE last year...so Overconfidence shouldn't be an issue. The biggest questions to me are Warner against the Blitz is SOLID ! And Fitzgerald is a Beast ! SO our Offense HAS to be more than a Clock Eater.... they HAVE to help Win this thing. No FOR SURE..but we are a Better team. Execute and Win !
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no, you are a bitchy Browns fan who is jealous of the Steelers making the Super Bowl ( I might remind you AGAIN!) and you are trying to stir things up by rooting for the Cardinals when you know that they do not stand a chance.
fans for the Browns failure to reach a Super Bowl.I Love Boy George -
no, you are a bitchy Browns fan who is jealous of the Steelers making the Super Bowl ( I might remind you AGAIN!) and you are trying to stir things up by rooting for the Cardinals when you know that they do not stand a chance.
fans for the Browns failure to reach a Super Bowl.you are trying to stir things up by rooting for the Cardinals
Dude, how dense are you? This is a CLEVELAND BROWNS message board. Who do you think we're rooting for? YOU???
And speaking of stirring things up, isn't that why you and your brethren are here in the first place? To stir shit up and get your rocks off on all of the pathetic Browns fans?
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no, you are a bitchy Browns fan who is jealous of the Steelers making the Super Bowl ( I might remind you AGAIN!) and you are trying to stir things up by rooting for the Cardinals when you know that they do not stand a chance.
fans for the Browns failure to reach a Super Bowl.no, you are a bitchy Browns fan who is jealous of the Steelers making the Super Bowl ( I might remind you AGAIN!) and you are trying to stir things up by rooting for the Cardinals when you know that they do not stand a chance.
Quit blaming Steeler fans for the Browns failure to reach a Super Bowl.
The Cardinals do have a chance of beating you and you just can't handle the thought. They are a very good team (in case you haven't noticed-they did make it to the Super Bowl) with an offense that your D might just have a hard time handling plus your offense is below average. Those are the facts and they have nothing to do with whether or not I am a Browns fan. Face them.
It's OK to be confident but there's no need to be a pompous ass.
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This is not a Cleveland Browns forum. The name says "the Browns board" but you discuss PGH and a host of other teams not to mention the draft.
Here's an anaolgy for you ok? There is a newpaper called the USA TODAY. Do you think this newpaper is only about what happens in the USA on any given day? No, they write about current events all over the world.
writes about other things besides Pittsburgh and they welcome letters from people all over the U.S. and the world.This is a football forum and you are dead wrong in your unobjective analysis.
I Love Boy George
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