Super Bowl XLI

[longtimefirsttime]

Your predictions? Your analysis? I'm going with the Colts in a close one 21-17.

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[MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp]

COLTS 35-20. Anthony Kevin Dungy wins his first Super Bowl title...once as a Pittsburgh Steeler and now head coach of the Indianapolis Colts!

[The Butler]

"The Formula" shows the Bears as big time winners. It was published in the USA Today about 10 or 12 years ago and somebody in the office breaks it out every year and does the math. It factors in about 15 different stats like wins, recent Super Bowl appearances, yards for and against, etc. "The Formula" has only been wrong in picking the winner 5 times in the previous 40 Super Bowls. It also shows that a team getting 35 more "Formula" points is a near lock. It's not a prediction of the score, but "The Formula" came out 70-12 Bears.

All that said, I think this will make the 6th wrong time and the Colts win 34-24.

[CarlE]

Roger Budd, myself and a couple of other guys had a system, or "formula" for playing and winning at Blackjack in Atlantic City back in the good old days. You can see where that got us!! Ha Ha. I hadn't heard of this before, Butler. I'll have to look it up and review it.

[Obie Wan]

Wake me up when it's over. This one looks like a snoozer.

Having said that, the best games don't always involve the best teams. Maybe we'll get lucky.

[TigerLoverFromAfar]

Pullng for DA'BEARS!
Hoping it's not a snoozer or a blowout-unless it's the Bears blowing out the Colts...
How about Bears 24
Colts 13

GO BEARS!!!!!!

[MassillonMom]

Bears win, Bears win!!!!

[SuperBran]

da bears

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[longtimefirsttime]

How much do you know about the Super Bowl?
http://sports.aol.com/nfl/superbowl/quiz

[DAWGH8R]

Score 836, but got zeropoints for my correct answerson one section !??:wall: :bs:

[TigerNick]

Colts - 30
Da Bears - 23

[CarlE]

Score 836, but got zeropoints for my correct answerson one section !??:wall: :bs:

1838. I bet the max on the last set of questions and got them all right. I OWN DAWGH8R!!! LOL

[TigerCoach]

The Colts have too much offense. Plus, Mike Doss isn't playing, so the defense is better. Colts 30-16.

[GrowlingTiger87]

2010 points! WooHoo!

Anyhow, as for my prediction, I'm going against the "experts", and saying Bears 27 Colts 21. No rhyme or reason really, just a gut feeling.

[CarlE]

For no reason whatsoever I think it's going to be a Colts blowout. I think Manning is going to light the Bears defense up like the 4th of July. I predict a 38-10 Colts winning. Down here we are ALL pulling for the Colts and Coach Dungy.

[werperry]

not so fast my friend... the bears in a close one. 27-24

[Kamd50]

I hope you guys are right CarlE and TC! Even more than Manning, I would just love it that Coach Dungy makes history as the first African-American head coach to win a SuperBowl:2thumbsup:

[The Butler]

I hope you guys are right CarlE and TC! Even more than Manning, I would just love it that Coach Dungy makes history as the first African-American head coach to win a SuperBowl:2thumbsup:

I just hope that we can get to a point where we don't have to preface coach with African American. It happened with QB's awhile ago.

[MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp]

Peyton Williams Manning will win his first ever world championship! Tony Dungy wins a world title as a Steelers player and the heart and soul of the powerful Indianapolis Colts!

COLTS 35-20.

[TigerCoach]

Peyton Williams Manning will win his first ever world championship! Tony Dungy wins a world title as a Steelers player and the heart and soul of the powerful Indianapolis Colts!

COLTS 35-20.

Keno,

I'm shocked that you won't be on the sidelines in your best 3-piece suit and hat in Miami! That's BULL that they denied you a media credential! Just BULL!

[MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp]

TigerCoach,

Let's not be quick to rush things. I have a LONG way to go before I reach that pinnacle :no1: !

By the way, Terrell Davis was the best dressed analyst on the NFL Network during Super Bowl XL coverage last year. I liked how he always referred to Coach Cowher and Dan Rooney as "Mr. Cowher" and "Mr. Rooney."

The best dressed this year was Deion Sanders in a runaway.

[DAWGH8R]

I would just love it that Coach Dungy makes history as the first African-American head coach to win a SuperBowl:2thumbsup:

With the emphasis that EVERYONE is putting on the whole "BLACK COACH" story, you act as if the black race is inferior, and this helps accolade their progression on the food chain.

PATHETIC !!!

What will the hype be when the first Asian coach wins a super bowl ??

Racism and race supremacy will always exist, when YOU PEOPLE make big deals out of things of this nature.

May the best COACH win !!!


**Up next: STANLEY CUP !! :wink: **

[Kamd50]

It is not about perceiving or implying that the Afro-American race is inferior. The point is that these men of race have made great strides in this profession, especially since the new rulings/efforts that the NFL has made in recent years as far as even hiring head black coaches on a more consistent basis.

Whether you like it or not, it IS history. And there isn't anything negative or racist about it!

[MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp]

Kamd50,

I back you greatly on that stance! African-American head coaches are getting their opportunities!

GO COLTS!

[DAWGH8R]

The NFL teams that are currently in search of a head coach, MUST interview at least one coach of African descent.

Why not just let them interview the coach that best fits their program, or gives them the best opportunity to win games.

Why not just hire the best coach for the job?? If the coach is Indian,African, Mexican, or Vietnamese, does it REALLY matter ??

I like Tony Dungy A LOT. He is a good coach, and gets results the RIGHT way. I guess I didn't put much stock in his skin color.

Skin color means chit when it comes to head coaches in the NFL. Just ask Oakland and Cleveland !!

[obie7661]

Da Bears

[MassillonMom]

Bears 7, Colts-0

[TigerDL71]

this better not be like the national title game with ohio state

[MassillonMom]

Boring game or what?

[TigerCoach]

The Colts have too much offense. Plus, Mike Doss isn't playing, so the defense is better. Colts 30-16.

I'm pissed! I didn't look at the weather report that said it was going to rain all night. I should have figured the Colts would miss an extra point. 29-17 Colts. Congratulations to Tony Dungy, he is a class guy.

[mike_da_man13]

the game was slow as snikey i guess thats why i dont really watch as a nuetral fan that much plus the commercials were sort of dissapointing this year with the exception of the do something manly one

[crackerman]

sloppiest super bowl game ever. ...and WOW is Grossman awful!

[TigerDL71]

does anyone think that the super bowl has progressivley gotten worse? i think that the super bowl half time shows have slowly gotten worse and I don' think the commericals have gotten any better, watching the game and pregame it didn't seem like I was watching a championship game, i wouldn't be surprised if the viewer ship has decreased, thats one reason why I liked watching the super bowl was because of the great pre game and half time entertainment and the commericals but now the only thing that is good about it is the game

[SuperBran]

i'm surprised grossman didn't receive the mvp. he sure was indy's mvp.

[longtimefirsttime]

Despite not being a fan of either team I went with the Colts because they're in the AFC. The game and commercials were just so-so. The good news is I ate like a king and didn't have to brave the elements other than grabbing the occasional beer.

[CarlE]

sloppiest super bowl game ever. ...and WOW is Grossman awful!

You DO know there was a torrential downpour there, right Cracka the Weatherman??? LOL.

[Kamd50]

Boring game or what?

Only if you were pulling for da Bears.

[crackerman]

Carle, i know that, but it didnt seem to bother Manning. Grossman was their achellis (sp) heel all year and is showed bigtime yesterday. He is just awful.

[TigerLily]

I was glad the Colts won -- really like Peyton Manning.
(And some of you guys gave some pretty close predictions.)

After the game I was even more happy that the Colts won
after watching the great interview with Tony Dungy. What a
wonderful man and coach.

[TigerCoach]

does anyone think that the super bowl has progressivley gotten worse? i think that the super bowl half time shows have slowly gotten worse and I don' think the commericals have gotten any better, watching the game and pregame it didn't seem like I was watching a championship game, i wouldn't be surprised if the viewer ship has decreased, thats one reason why I liked watching the super bowl was because of the great pre game and half time entertainment and the commericals but now the only thing that is good about it is the game

I thought the halftime show was one of the best they've had in years. Maybe you're too young to appreciate Prince, but he is awesome. The commercials, I agree, have become so-so in the past couple years, but I don't blame the big companies. Who wants to pay these enourmous amounts of money to advertise for 30 or 60 seconds? Businesses are just wising up!

[Kamd50]

I agree TC, Prince did an outstanding job during the halftime show in spite of the horrific downpour. His performance was certainly a lot better than da Bear's was!

[MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp]

Indianapolis was the tougher football team than Chicago, hands down. Stinks to be the NFC's #1 seed if you know what I mean (NY Giants, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Seattle) in terms of failure to win the Super Bowl.

Eight out of 10 for the AFC and add the strong Baptist Tony Dungy to that list. Can you believe a Wesleyan, a Christian, and Baptist have won the last three Super Bowls (Belichick-Wesleyan, Cowher-Christian, Dungy-Baptist)?

[Al.]

Can you believe a Wesleyan, a Christian, and Baptist have won the last three Super Bowls (Belichick-Wesleyan, Cowher-Christian, Dungy-Baptist)?

:huh: That reminds me of a joke. There was a Protestant, a Catholic and a Jew ...........

[crackerman]

I am not a Manning fan. Very good qb, can even go in the great category now...studies the game puts in extra time...but such a cry-baby. That is what drives me nuts about him.

[MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp]

crackerman,

I vehemently disagree with your stance of Peyton Manning being a crybaby. He's a competitor who plays to win! He sees how things unfold on the field. That's all.

If you want a real crybaby...here's one: T.E.O. (Good luck with that)!

[CarlE]

I thought the halftime show was one of the best they've had in years. Maybe you're too young to appreciate Prince, but he is awesome. The commercials, I agree, have become so-so in the past couple years, but I don't blame the big companies. Who wants to pay these enourmous amounts of money to advertise for 30 or 60 seconds? Businesses are just wising up!

PRINCE? Dude, he's freaking gay and he looked like Aunt Jemimah with that stupid gay-wad thing on his head. Come ON.

[Kamd50]

Prince is not gay, has a fabulous wife and kids. But even if he was, would that take away from his musical abilities? How about Freddie Mercury of Queen (we will rock you) or Elton John???

[CarlE]

Prince is not gay, has a fabulous wife and kids. But even if he was, would that take away from his musical abilities? How about Freddie Mercury of Queen (we will rock you) or Elton John???

Yes it would and yes it would. I also believe he's divorced. And he DID look like Aunt Jemimah with that goofy thing on his head.

[Kamd50]

Oh my goodness, lol ! How does being gay take away from one's musical abilitiy? Please educate me as I have never heard this one before CarlE.

[CarlE]

Oh my goodness, lol ! How does being gay take away from one's musical abilitiy? Please educate me as I have never heard this one before CarlE.

It doesn't. I'm just trying to entertain you today. I just don't like the little purple smurf. Never have.

[Kamd50]

LOL, well at least you are honest CarlE....but you forget, all of us with kids have them home today up here in beautiful sunny Ohio = today's entertainment:wink: My oldest daughter and I just spent the last 15 minutes trying to convince that there was a typo on Massillon City Schools website and that there will be school tomorrow. It was much funner when they were younger and believed everything I said........darn AIM messaging!

[CarlE]

LOL, well at least you are honest CarlE....but you forget, all of us with kids have them home today up here in beautiful sunny Ohio = today's entertainment:wink: My oldest daughter and I just spent the last 15 minutes trying to convince that there was a typo on Massillon City Schools website and that there will be school tomorrow. It was much funner when they were younger and believed everything I said........darn AIM messaging!

Oh man BOTH of my children are on instant messaging and you can't put ANYTHING over on them anymore that is for sure. My little girl is now friends with my son's girlfriends just from meeting them on IM.

[Kamd50]

LOL, and it only gets worse before it gets bettter. AIM has become a rite of passage these days:oops:

[austinsm11]

I can't stand Prince. I was also wondering what the heck was on Prince's head and asked my wife if he was gay. They need to get Aerosmith back.

As soon as Chicago ran back the kick off, I knew they were in trouble. Ohio State all over again.

[GrowlingTiger87]

I thought Prince did a good job. Better than the Rolling Stoners and Paul McCartney the last couple of years. Prince has PLENTY of musical talent.

[DAWGH8R]

Anything is better than the AGING STONES !! That was horrible. Back in my day, if you weren't down with Prince, you didn't get any action with the girls !!

[crackerman]

crackerman,

I vehemently disagree with your stance of Peyton Manning being a crybaby. He's a competitor who plays to win! He sees how things unfold on the field. That's all.

If you want a real crybaby...here's one: T.E.O. (Good luck with that)!

He's sees how things unfold? Anytime he sees something bad happen in a game he gets that look like "the world is against me" and looks like he is going to cry. If your T.E.O reference is towards Terrel Owens, we have two much different takes on this. TO isnt a crybaby, he is a punk who wants the ball...big difference. You show me a receiver who doesnt want the ball and I will show you a receiver not playing on Sundays. Also TO is not a QB....aka leader of a team....aka the one everyone looks too in a crisis situation. Now that Manning has his ring, maybe he will stop with the "why me" looks he always has on the sidelines.

[Kamd50]

Anything is better than the AGING STONES !! That was horrible. Back in my day, if you weren't down with Prince, you didn't get any action with the girls !!

LOL, yea the Stones did suck it up badly! They are living off of their reputation while Prince still performs professionally and can actually still sing, unlike Mick Jagger. I read where he has to keep oxygen backstage that he has to use in order to get through a show when they perform in concert:laughing:

[DAWGH8R]

Actually, Pince now performs nightly at the RIO SUITES in Las Vegas, in his club named " 3121 ", just off the strip. Had forgotten that until I was out for Christmas last month, and saw a GIANT symbol on the tower of the RIO.

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[ChronicTiger]

I can't stand Prince. I was also wondering what the heck was on Prince's head and asked my wife if he was gay. They need to get Aerosmith back.

As soon as Chicago ran back the kick off, I knew they were in trouble. Ohio State all over again.


Oh man! Aerosmith SUCKS. The last 15 years of stuff they have put out blows so bad it negates the classic stuff they did. You want them to come out and bust out one of those P***y love songs they have been pumping out the past 15 years? Talk about GAY! I imagine Prince had the thing on his head because of the rain. Actually its not the first time he has been seen in one. Not a big Prince fan, but come on, gay? The guy had more chicks last night than anybody on here will ever have.

:biggrin:

[MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp]

He's sees how things unfold? Anytime he sees something bad happen in a game he gets that look like "the world is against me" and looks like he is going to cry. If your T.E.O reference is towards Terrel Owens, we have two much different takes on this. TO isnt a crybaby, he is a punk who wants the ball...big difference. You show me a receiver who doesnt want the ball and I will show you a receiver not playing on Sundays. Also TO is not a QB....aka leader of a team....aka the one everyone looks too in a crisis situation. Now that Manning has his ring, maybe he will stop with the "why me" looks he always has on the sidelines.

Crackerman,

Peyton Manning wears his emotions on his sleeve. He plays to win and he wants to win. Look...the facials are his reactions to mistakes. No one likes to make mistakes and Manning is one of them and I like that in a guy like him.

And on Terrell Eldorado Owens......I'll let you deal with that.

But back to Manning, a quarterback has to be able to see the field and know how things unfold. He has had a reputation of doing that and that will not change.

[ChronicTiger]

does anyone think that the super bowl has progressivley gotten worse? i think that the super bowl half time shows have slowly gotten worse and I don' think the commericals have gotten any better, watching the game and pregame it didn't seem like I was watching a championship game, i wouldn't be surprised if the viewer ship has decreased, thats one reason why I liked watching the super bowl was because of the great pre game and half time entertainment and the commericals but now the only thing that is good about it is the game

2nd biggest audience of all time for Super Bowls......I think it may have also been third all time for any category........

[CarlE]

2nd biggest audience of all time for Super Bowls......I think it may have also been third all time for any category........

I just heard it. It was third behind the 1996 Steelers/Cowboys Super Bowl and the 1983 final show of M*A*S*H. Unbelievable.

[MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp]

CarlE,

Dallas and Pittsburgh are one of four Super Bowls with rematches (Green Bay-Kansas City and Dallas-Buffalo, San Francisco-Cincinnati are the other three).

Nice to see the Colts win this year...their second in franchise history.

P.S. Don't tell me you cheered for Dallas in Super Bowl XXX :laughing: !

[Dr Strangemind]

Prince?

Anybody named after a dog can't be all bad ...

And too skinny to be Aunt Jemimah.

[Dr Strangemind]

And by the way, why are rock stars so darn skinny?

Give me MEAT LOAF!!!