BLZFAN4LIFE Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Link to Patsie love. The New England Patriots, with three Super Bowl victories and four AFC titles, have been dominant for the past nine years. Tom Brady is the embodiment of the All-American quarterback, a dashing leader who flings touchdowns and makes the ladies swoon. The Patriots wear red, white and blue. When they score, Minutemen line up behind the end zone and fire their muskets into the air. They're loved. They're despised. They give a nation of sports fans plenty to talk about. They win. They're called the Patriots, for crying out loud. What's more American than all of that? Bow to the hoodie Tim, Bow to the hoodie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 FWIW, this was an assigned story, with each blogger arguing in favor of his division's team. Didn't stop me from wanting to when I read it, though. Carry on ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 FWIW, this was an assigned story, with each blogger arguing in favor of his division's team. Didn't stop me from wanting to when I read it, though. Carry on ... Lori, you can now have the honor of being the best and most informed writer on the board. vanilla vs. chocolate my ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 FWIW, this was an assigned story, with each blogger arguing in favor of his division's team. Didn't stop me from wanting to when I read it, though. Carry on ... Wait til I see him at The Ralph this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Yeah, nevermind the cheating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dog14787 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Link to Patsie love. Bow to the hoodie Tim, Bow to the hoodie! I think that honor goes to the New York Giants who always seem to defy the odds to win championships. America's team should be a team the whole Nation likes to cheer for and the Giants are that team. Good blog by Tim Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Yeah, nevermind the cheating. Actually isn't that the American way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIE HARD 1967 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 What could be more American then cheating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I think the Steelers are the real America's Team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Actually isn't that the American way? Good point. I now await Tim Graham's assigned story defending the greatness of Barry Bonds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I think that honor goes to the New York Giants who always seem to defy the odds to win championships. America's team should be a team the whole Nation likes to cheer for and the Giants are that team. Good blog by Tim Graham. Yes as Lori points out it was an assigned article. Most of us have bosses who ask us to do some things we'd rather not. If I had to choose one team, I would agree with dog that it's the Giants. Major historic city, patriotic colored uniforms for the most part (although the Bills, as Conrad Dobler pointed out wear red, white, and blue) and a long and honorable history in the sport. Championships in six different decades...and they're harder to hate than the Patriots or the Cowboys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Good point. I now await Tim Graham's assigned story defending the greatness of Barry Bonds. That's Pedro Gomez's beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Yes as Lori points out it was an assigned article. Most of us have bosses who ask us to do some things we'd rather not. If I had to choose one team, I would agree with dog that it's the Giants. Major historic city, patriotic colored uniforms for the most part (although the Bills, as Conrad Dobler pointed out wear red, white, and blue) and a long and honorable history in the sport. Championships in six different decades...and they're harder to hate than the Patriots or the Cowboys. I believe they're asking who is "America's Team" right now. And for that, I'd say the Steelers. They've won the SB 2 of the past 4 years, have dominated their division, and are blue collar all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 The Dean Posted Today, 08:25 PM I think the Steelers are the real America's Team. If I had to choose a team (other than the Bills) that would be my pick too. San Jose Bills Fan Posted Today, 08:32 PM Yes as Lori points out it was an assigned article. Most of us have bosses who ask us to do some things we'd rather not. There is no place for level headedness or rationality here. Grab a pitchfork or torch and join the lynch mob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I believe they're asking who is "America's Team" right now. And for that, I'd say the Steelers. They've won the SB 2 of the past 4 years, have dominated their division, and are blue collar all the way. Yup. That's my thinking, too. Also, the Packers deserve some mention. They have a slew of fans spread out across the country, which is impressive given their small market size. They are the little engine that could. They also have some of the most recognizable colors in sports. The Pats*? That's a laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster4324 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 The Dean Posted Today, 08:25 PM If I had to choose a team (other than the Bills) that would be my pick too. San Jose Bills Fan Posted Today, 08:32 PM There is no place for level headedness or rationality here. Grab a pitchfork or torch and join the lynch mob! Sadly, someone will wander by and agree with you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Patriots*, Steelers or Cowboys (traditionally) who cares? The whole notion of America's team is an afront to every other city in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKOOBY Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Where is my noose??????..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Yup. That's my thinking, too. Also, the Packers deserve some mention. They have a slew of fans spread out across the country, which is impressive given their small market size. They are the little engine that could. They also have some of the most recognizable colors in sports. The Pats*? That's a laugh. The 2001 Pats, the lovable underdogs who beat the mighty Rams, not so much of a laugh (although that Tuck Rule thing is still galling). The 18-and-D'oh! version running up the score, with Brady mocking Plax Burress' suggestion that the Giants could hold his finely-tuned offense to 17 points in Super Bowl XLII? I'd switch to watching rhythmic gymnastics before jumping on that team's bandwagon. BTW, Tommyboy, 17-14 -- and you didn't have the 17. Choke on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 BTW, Tommyboy, 17-14 -- and you didn't have the 17. Choke on that. WOOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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