Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I loved yesterday's Superbowl. Fantastic, hard-hitting, tight, well-fought game, nothing too out of control or dirty, overall the Zebras did their job but didn't try to decide the game. Great storyline - aging "sheriff" facing brash young gunslinger, epic defensive battle, in reach for both teams almost until the end. Well, silly me - it seems this superbowl sucked! http://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2016/02/why_you_hated_the_super_bowl_this_year.html http://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2016/02/super_bowl_50_was_a_terrible_game_here_is_a_video_of_the_10_saddest_plays.html Apparently it was a "stinker", a "“a grim, joyless, maddeningly ugly football game". Really? I enjoyed it more than I can remember enjoying a championship game. Two years ago beatdown of the Broncos by the Seahawks, now that was dullsville. Last year, well, that was the Patriots, naturally I couldn't enjoy it especially with the horrible playcall at the end. I guess I just watch football differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I loved yesterday's Superbowl. Fantastic, hard-hitting, tight, well-fought game, nothing too out of control or dirty, overall the Zebras did their job but didn't try to decide the game. Great storyline - aging "sheriff" facing brash young gunslinger, epic defensive battle, in reach for both teams almost until the end. Well, silly me - it seems this superbowl sucked! http://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2016/02/why_you_hated_the_super_bowl_this_year.html http://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2016/02/super_bowl_50_was_a_terrible_game_here_is_a_video_of_the_10_saddest_plays.html Apparently it was a "stinker", a "“a grim, joyless, maddeningly ugly football game". Really? I enjoyed it more than I can remember enjoying a championship game. Two years ago beatdown of the Broncos by the Seahawks, now that was dullsville. Last year, well, that was the Patriots, naturally I couldn't enjoy it especially with the horrible playcall at the end. I guess I just watch football differently. Everyone says they love a defensive battle until it actually happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I don't know about any one else i thought it was a great game ! I loved that the old man's team showed the youngster how to be humbled to the masses ! That was the biggest thing about Newton that i couldn't stand, his ego , as long as he is winning all is GREAT look at what we are doing look at me ! But when your on the losing side of things he showed his immature ass more than once not to mention how he gave up on getting the fumble recovery !! What a joke ! You think Jimbo would have stood there & jumped away from the ball, heck Peyton would have dove in & got it !! But i just hope the taste of humble pie maybe sets Newtons out put on the ego side of things in a little better perspective let's say ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I loved watching the league's plan for artificially pumped up aerial fireworks blow up in their face right there on the big stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I loved yesterday's Superbowl. Fantastic, hard-hitting, tight, well-fought game, nothing too out of control or dirty, overall the Zebras did their job but didn't try to decide the game. Great storyline - aging "sheriff" facing brash young gunslinger, epic defensive battle, in reach for both teams almost until the end. Well, silly me - it seems this superbowl sucked! http://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2016/02/why_you_hated_the_super_bowl_this_year.html http://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2016/02/super_bowl_50_was_a_terrible_game_here_is_a_video_of_the_10_saddest_plays.html Apparently it was a "stinker", a "“a grim, joyless, maddeningly ugly football game". Really? I enjoyed it more than I can remember enjoying a championship game. Two years ago beatdown of the Broncos by the Seahawks, now that was dullsville. Last year, well, that was the Patriots, naturally I couldn't enjoy it especially with the horrible playcall at the end. I guess I just watch football differently. I live in NC and I was admittedly pulling for the Panthers...So I'm absolutely biased... That being said... I thought the game sucked overall...But mostly because what the Panthers have done all year, they failed do in that game...And that was basically getting contributions from 1-53...Dropped passes (one leading to a devastating TO), dropped INT's, penalties, fumbles, and whatever the heck that was on the punt return...I just felt like the Panthers did not rise to the occasion of the game, and it made for a less than exciting overall product...I also felt the early no-catch call was wrong (albeit very close), and two plays later the Broncos got what turned out to be the biggest play of the game...Plus the no-call PI right before the Panthers 2nd half FG was a joke IMHO... The Broncos won with basically no offense...Their Defense was lights-out no question...They deserve a ton of credit...But the Panthers team I watched all year did not show up in this game whatsoever...And I realize the story line will always be that the Bronco's Defense caused that...And they did to an extent...But the Panthers team I knew caught those passes and those INT's all season...And should have cruised to victory in that game... So...Anyway...Congrats to the Broncos...I was definitely not a fan of the game overall though...I though it was a snoozer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 After Denver got ahead by 2 scores in 4thq it wasn't good. And then it set in it wasnt good throughout. A lot of sloppy play, with nothing really spectacular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's in My Blood Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I liked it just because I wanted Manning to win. I really thought Carolina was gonna come out in the 2nd half and blow it up. Great defense does wonders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) I also thought it was a good football game and was surprised to hear people talking about it as some sort of dud. I thoroughly enjoy defensive battles. Always have. I mean, you just got to see a top 5 all time defense dominate one of the better offenses in recent memory. It was quite spectacular actually. Counterpoint would be that Cam was off and I get that. If he hits some of those throws he usually makes, it's a different game. Edited February 9, 2016 by metzelaars_lives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I liked the game. It reminded people that football isn't all about quarterbacks. Both defenses played well and Denver's defenders left the field as the day's heroes. It was an old-fashioned slug fest that unfolded in unexpected ways and proved a lot of pundits wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I liked the game. It reminded people that football isn't all about quarterbacks. Both defenses played well and Denver's defenders left the field as the day's heroes. It was an old-fashioned slug fest that unfolded in unexpected ways and proved a lot of pundits wrong. Exactly. And people need that reminder sometimes. I remember watching a Titans-Ravens playoff game that year the Titans went 14-2 with Kerry Collins and it was so scrappy and yards were so hard to come by, must've been like a 17-14 game and I remember thinking that was exactly the kind of football game I like and then being surprised when everyone else was saying it was boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) If if were a regular season game it wouldn't have gotten much attention ... storyline would just have been Denver D shuts down Cam with 7 sack effort. Last year's had a lot more intrigue and highlight reel material Edited February 9, 2016 by truth on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 the game needed Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) I loved yesterday's Superbowl. Fantastic, hard-hitting, tight, well-fought game, nothing too out of control or dirty, overall the Zebras did their job but didn't try to decide the game. Great storyline - aging "sheriff" facing brash young gunslinger, epic defensive battle, in reach for both teams almost until the end. Well, silly me - it seems this superbowl sucked! http://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2016/02/why_you_hated_the_super_bowl_this_year.html http://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2016/02/super_bowl_50_was_a_terrible_game_here_is_a_video_of_the_10_saddest_plays.html Apparently it was a "stinker", a "a grim, joyless, maddeningly ugly football game". Really? I enjoyed it more than I can remember enjoying a championship game. Two years ago beatdown of the Broncos by the Seahawks, now that was dullsville. Last year, well, that was the Patriots, naturally I couldn't enjoy it especially with the horrible playcall at the end. I guess I just watch football differently. I enjoyed it a lot as well. Tight defense is enjoyable. We really don't need mega offense to make it interesting. Edited February 9, 2016 by Manther Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I felt the same way a good defensive game is as much fun as an explosive offensive game. What it was not was a blowout. The Seahawks / Broncos game was the worst SB in a decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Great Defenses playing in the same game is rare. The consequences of 2 great D's playing are turnovers. Both QB's got balls batted out of the hand during a quick throw, causing turnovers. Helmets to ball cause RB's to fumble. Clever D-schemes cause unsuspecting DL to be in mid-field passing lanes, causing INTs. Routine 3 and outs are what great Defenses are merited on. Very few 1st downs and many turnovers create the image of a sloppy, poor game. You have to look closer. It was an epic battle to the end of attrition and survival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 But the Panthers team I watched all year did not show up in this game whatsoever That's because the Panthers team you watched all season had a cupcake schedule and didn't have to play one of the great D's of the past decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I very much enjoyed the game as an old school defensive battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Hopeful -- I watch as much football as anyone, and in my opinion that was a stinker of a Super Bowl. No flow whatsoever. Whether it was because both defenses overwhelmed both offenses, there were too many penalties, I don't know -- but it stunk. I was so glad to be at a party because if I'd been watching it at home I would probably have found something else to do with it on in the background. You're entitled to your opinion, obviously -- but I've got to side with the folks criticizing this one. When they rank the 50 SBs in order of entertainment level this one is in the bottom third for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I loved yesterday's Superbowl. Fantastic, hard-hitting, tight, well-fought game, nothing too out of control or dirty, overall the Zebras did their job but didn't try to decide the game. Great storyline - aging "sheriff" facing brash young gunslinger, epic defensive battle, in reach for both teams almost until the end. Well, silly me - it seems this superbowl sucked! http://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2016/02/why_you_hated_the_super_bowl_this_year.html http://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2016/02/super_bowl_50_was_a_terrible_game_here_is_a_video_of_the_10_saddest_plays.html Apparently it was a "stinker", a "“a grim, joyless, maddeningly ugly football game". Really? I enjoyed it more than I can remember enjoying a championship game. Two years ago beatdown of the Broncos by the Seahawks, now that was dullsville. Last year, well, that was the Patriots, naturally I couldn't enjoy it especially with the horrible playcall at the end. I guess I just watch football differently. It was a good game. Last year's was much better though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 It was a good game. Last year's was much better though. This immediately qualifies as a leading candidate for understatement of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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