Super Bowl

Quote Originally Posted by andarmac99:

 This feeling is felt by just about everyone that watches football and is reinforced by the fresh image in our minds of how he shredded the #1 defense in his last game. I believe this feeling has led the Colts to feeling overconfident, it sure as hell has their backers feeling overconfident. I don't think Manning, himself will be feeling overconfident but there are 52 other players and a coaching staff that may have let their guard down just a bit this week after hearing and knowing and seeing just how great #18 is. This leads to my 2^nd point, pressure. While it may seem contradictory to say argue that a team may be overconfident and feeling pressure at the same time, I believe it is the case. The Colts are in one of those situations in sports or in life when you are a big favorite or expected to get it done vs a weaker opponent or a challenge you know you should pass. The game or event starts off and you know that eventually you will pull it out, but as time wears on and your opponent hangs around the pressure of the entire situation begins to become evident, you start to panic, your opponent becomes more confident, and eventually before you know it you are staring at a defeat or failure. You were overconfident, not fully prepared and when the unexpected “true” pressure began to sink in, you choked. The overconfidence hid the immense pressure of the situation. I know I could throw in some great analogies there and that one was terrible but I couldn't think of any at the moment.

I really think the Saints have nothing to lose here, their big game was last game. The pressure was all on them to get to the SB in their own building in front of their own fans , to represent the city of New Orleans on the grand stage, and it showed, they were really tight and even Brees looked like the pressure was getting to him. They are significant underdogs here and have nothing to lose like many of the dogs that have covered the Super Bowl in recent years. Last year the pressure was on the Steelers as it was win or the season would be a bust, they played scared and nearly lost the game to a team with nothing to lose. Same thing with the Pats the year before, the pressure was all on them or the season was a bust, they played scared and lost. This year the pressure is 110% on the Colts because they gave up a perfect season for this game so they HAVE to win. I know New Orleans started 13-0 but would the season really be considered a bust if they lost this game? I'd say no. Indy? Yep. Probably a colossal failure given the way it played out.

Quote Originally Posted by Splooge:

Could not disagree more.  There is no chance in hell the colts are over confident.  Their defense is looking to prove themselves each and  every week and by far this week is their ultimate test vs the opportunistic and high scoring Saints who bank 12.4 pts per game off turnovers which average just over +2 per game.  Every week they hear how Manning is the lifeblood of the team and without him they are dead.  Colts will not allow the luxury of short fields and easy scores that previous teams have afforded the Saints by turning it over because they don't. Minnesota physically and statistically dominated the Saints throughout the game yet turned the ball over 6 times and still managed to get the game to OT.  If the refs in that game had any sak and called a legit game by making just a couple late hits on favre the game would not have been close.  Forget about this we all know Saints were lucky to have snuck into this game because that's what they did.  Tonight we see just what happens when Indy's undersized and joked about defense silences the critics and becomes the significant factor in a Colts win by 3+ scores for fun! 

Quote Originally Posted by andarmac99:

Not usually one to brag but im drunk and paid!


Fucking crushed that motherfucker!!!




That writeup is going to be framed.

The game played out almost exactly as I thought. The Colts were waaaaay too overcondient. The "Peyton Manning curse" was in full effect. The Colts were too content and too satisfied that "the chosen one" would lead them to a win and they played the biggest box game I have ever seen in my life. They were tighter than a virgins box. The Saints had nothing to lose, played aggressive and PLAYED TO WIN, unlike those chumps in blue who under the pressure played NOT TO LOSE. Some huge drops by Garcon and Wayne I think showed just how much pressure they were under.

The best part was the Colts were able to move it but then the Saints D came up with that huge turnover just like many Saints backers thought they would.

Actually lost a couple units on those shitty props but raked it in on the Saints. I actually added a bit more before the game due to drinking and knowing the fact two solid, solid cappers like glyde69 and PistolPete21 were on the same side. These guys are worth a read anytime, know their shit better then anyone and you will learn something for the future by reading their analysis even if you are on different sides.


Damn, that makes up for a very disappointing december and january in the NFL.

Special thanks to glyde69 and the usual crew who came into the discussion threads we had throughout the season. I learned a hell of a lot from the discussions and look forward to next year.

Quote Originally Posted by glyde69:

Good shit, bro.  End the season strong!  Hope to see you in August talking 2010 season props!

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Quote Originally Posted by Splooge:

very well done & excellent call!  Hats off to the backers.