StanSP Posted 31 January 2009 Posted 31 January 2009 So, Superbowl XLIII has finally arrived. Pittsburgh Steelers go into the game as hot favourites to win their sixth Superbowl title. They are up against newcomers to the Superbowl, Arizona Cardinals. The Steelers are tipped to win by around seven points, however they will be facing a strong opposition, who have an explosive offence, especially with the experienced Karl Warner and Larry Fitzgerald. Steelers have their own quality in defence though, most impressive being Troy Polamalu. The Cardinals beat Philadelphia in the play-offs, whereas Steelers were victorious over Baltimore Ravens two weeks ago, to set up tomorrow's showdown in Tampa Bay. My bet is on Steelers, but it shall be tougher than they expect, and they shouldn't be complacent Keep it clean!
Bryn Posted 31 January 2009 Posted 31 January 2009 Come on the Cardinals! My Grandad's from Arizona, so it's my first Superbowl as a non-objective watcher.
StanSP Posted 31 January 2009 Author Posted 31 January 2009 I'm going for 31-21 I actually support New England Patriots, but after Brady was ruled out for the season early on, it never looked likely that they would make it.
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 31 January 2009 Posted 31 January 2009 NFL Thread Don't think a game with such insignificant teams deserves it's own thread.
Jordan Posted 31 January 2009 Posted 31 January 2009 I have a funny feeling that Fitzgerald and Boldin can break a few big ones for the Cinderella Cards and make this quite interesting. Arizona has looked unexpectedly awesome this postseason aside from most of the second half against Philly--Now, whether or not I want to take the 7 points or 7/4 odds straight up is another story...
StanSP Posted 31 January 2009 Author Posted 31 January 2009 NFL ThreadDon't think a game with such insignificant teams deserves it's own thread. No . This should stay .
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 31 January 2009 Posted 31 January 2009 No . This should stay . You like the Patriots - OPINION DENIED!
StanSP Posted 31 January 2009 Author Posted 31 January 2009 You like the Patriots - OPINION DENIED! I'll change...
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 31 January 2009 Posted 31 January 2009 I'll change... Change to a proper team. Eagles.
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 31 January 2009 Posted 31 January 2009 Okay Only if this thread stays! I don't think it would've gone anyway. I'm in no position of power!
Jordan Posted 31 January 2009 Posted 31 January 2009 Shit, I should have done a FT Super Bowl pool via PayPal or something. here's how it works: have a blank 10x10 box square with a set fee per box and the player choose as many boxes as he or she has paid for. After all the boxes are filled, the numbers 0--9 are put in a random order over the rows and columns of the box with the rows representing one team and the columns the other. The numbers are the ones digit of the team's score, and prizes are awarded based on the score after each quarter; for example, if the score is Steelers 14, Cardinals 6, then the person with the "Steelers 4/Cardinals 6" box wins. The total payout is usually around 10% of the pool for the 1st quarter score, $20 for halftime, 10 and 60% for the final score. You can also do the pool 50/50, with half the buy-in going to the pool and the other half for FT or a charity. Maybe something to consider for next year (unless there's enough demand to buy 100 boxes by Sunday afternoon )
Asha Posted 1 February 2009 Posted 1 February 2009 Arizona will win this. Looking forward to it, will be a good watch providing I stay awake.
Fox You Forest Posted 1 February 2009 Posted 1 February 2009 Arizona will win this. Looking forward to it, will be a good watch providing I stay awake. I hope they do, Doubt it though.
Fosse Boy Posted 1 February 2009 Posted 1 February 2009 Steelers FTW. They're kind of my second team in NFL (after the Packers) because my dad follows them.
Joe. Posted 1 February 2009 Posted 1 February 2009 Definitely not going to be able to stay awake to watch this (I'll try, honest). Any insomniacs out there, here's your cure...
C-man Posted 1 February 2009 Posted 1 February 2009 I've just got back from playing the Steel-bowl Varsity game, and losing 21-14 to Hallam. Over 200 yards of penalties against us, fucking refs!! It was minus 5 at one point in a hail blizzard. Horrible weather. Horrible game. I'm not in the mood to watch this but I know I will! Come on you Cards!
purpleronnie Posted 1 February 2009 Posted 1 February 2009 Lived in Pittsburgh so I guess I want them to win.
Nick Posted 1 February 2009 Posted 1 February 2009 Well I've got various bets on this so Steelers by 13+ or Cardinals by 1-6 points, Hightower or Willie Parker for first touchdown and Arizona to win........ and we're off.....
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 1 February 2009 Posted 1 February 2009 Fuck off Steelers. Just fuck off.
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 1 February 2009 Posted 1 February 2009 Fuck off Steelers. Just fuck off. HAHA! Denied!
MC Prussian Posted 1 February 2009 Posted 1 February 2009 HAHA!Denied! But not the three points. Nananana...
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