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    The NFL GOT WHAT THEY WANTED!! A bunch of over the top, insane, crazy, down to the last play MARCH MADNESS endings. I don’t remember that many games in the early 1990’s that came down to the last play

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    Posted: Dec. 22, 2025 - 1:56 AM ET #1

    In the early 1990’s, it seems like the best team always won and dominated. There wasn’t that many insane, over the top, games that came down to the last play that were orchestrated by stupid, crappy coaching. I remember only a few games in the early 1990 games that came to the last play. I remember that stupid 1994 Dolphins vs Chargers playoff game where Pete Stoyanovich yanked a chip shot field goal on the last play. The 1994 AFC championship game, Steelers vs Chargers, came down to the last play and so did the 1995 Colts vs Steelers AFC game, where Captain Comeback Jon Harbaugh showed his AZZ. I’m probably  be wrong but it seems like there is about 12 games a week with these scripted over the top endings created by stupid coaching and crappy referees. This crap is getting old.

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    In the early 1990’s, it seems like the best team always won and dominated. There wasn’t that many insane, over the top, games that came down to the last play that were orchestrated by stupid, crappy coaching. I remember only a few games in the early 1990 games that came to the last play. I remember that stupid 1994 Dolphins vs Chargers playoff game where Pete Stoyanovich yanked a chip shot field goal on the last play. The 1994 AFC championship game, Steelers vs Chargers, came down to the last play and so did the 1995 Colts vs Steelers AFC game, where Captain Comeback Jon Harbaugh showed his AZZ. I’m probably  be wrong but it seems like there is about 12 games a week with these scripted over the top endings created by stupid coaching and crappy referees. This crap is getting old.

     
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    Even 10-20 years ago I don’t recall all these last minute dramatic endings.  It’s seems every week  a few teams come back from down 14-16 points with like 5 minutes left in the game.  Not sure how many times I quit watching or paying attention to a game thinking it was over cause a team was up 14-18 points in the fourth and somehow it ends up tied with a minute left.  Cant really come up with an explanation as to why this now happens so frequently. Are the refs influenced to call penalties at the right time to make games have more drama at the end to keep viewers and sportbettors engaged til the end.  ?!  It’s really bizarre .. even crappy teams playing on the road seem to be able to mount 2 - TD comebacks late in games. 

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    Even 10-20 years ago I don’t recall all these last minute dramatic endings.  It’s seems every week  a few teams come back from down 14-16 points with like 5 minutes left in the game.  Not sure how many times I quit watching or paying attention to a game thinking it was over cause a team was up 14-18 points in the fourth and somehow it ends up tied with a minute left.  Cant really come up with an explanation as to why this now happens so frequently. Are the refs influenced to call penalties at the right time to make games have more drama at the end to keep viewers and sportbettors engaged til the end.  ?!  It’s really bizarre .. even crappy teams playing on the road seem to be able to mount 2 - TD comebacks late in games. 

     
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    Posted: Dec. 22, 2025 - 12:41 PM ET #3

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     Your getting old with the constant moaning and crying. Also do you yell at your computer screen while typing in CAPS?

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     Your getting old with the constant moaning and crying. Also do you yell at your computer screen while typing in CAPS?

     
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    Posted: Dec. 22, 2025 - 5:15 PM ET #4

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     This is why I think it's setup for the Bears to go to the Superbowl. All these insane, over the top, coming down to the last play of game miracles, is starting to look suspicious.

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     This is why I think it's setup for the Bears to go to the Superbowl. All these insane, over the top, coming down to the last play of game miracles, is starting to look suspicious.

     
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    Posted: Dec. 22, 2025 - 5:19 PM ET #5

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     Let me guess, Mr. Highlight watcher and stat reader only. You have the 49ers winning big tonight and have the Rams and Seahawks going to the Superbowl. 

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     Let me guess, Mr. Highlight watcher and stat reader only. You have the 49ers winning big tonight and have the Rams and Seahawks going to the Superbowl. 

     
     
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     I think the Rams are trying to catch Seattle for Div. lead now, no SB for both these teams. One maybe if they write it up that way.

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     I think the Rams are trying to catch Seattle for Div. lead now, no SB for both these teams. One maybe if they write it up that way.

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