The Syndicate

My pick is that it'll be Patriots/Packers. Three of the four teams are a giant snoozefest though and the only one I will be rooting for is Atlanta.

Screw the Steelers.

Pittsburgh and Atlanta.

I think it will be Patriots v. Packers but I'd rather see Patriots v. Falcons.

I agree on New England. Pittsburgh couldn't get a touchdown last week, so I don't see how they hope to beat the Patriots. I'm torn between the Packers and the Falcons. That could be a wild game.

Half-time and the Falcons are looking good! Never know about Aaron Rodgers though...

It would be a miracle if they come back to win.

Now tonight's game will determine if I'll root for the Steelers or the Falcons in the Super Bowl.

I was right about the Falcons (probably). Woot!

I doubt I'll be right about the Steelers, but we'll see I guess.

Looks I'll be cheering on the Falcons. After today's game, I think there will be much more excitement for the Super Bowl. Atlanta looks like they're capable of beating Tom Terrific's band of merry men.

G-Man wrote:Looks I'll be cheering on the Falcons. After today's game, I think there will be much more excitement for the Super Bowl. Atlanta looks like they're capable of beating Tom Terrific's band of merry men.

As a life-long Falcons fan: glad to have ya, and RISE UP. Time to deflate Brady's dreams

I've picked against the Falcons in both of their games so far this postseason. My brain is telling me to pick against them again.

I don't really feel any hatred toward the Patriots. I don't really care about the Patriots. I will be rooting for Atlanta though, because it warms my hear to see downtrodden franchises pull out of the shitter and get a title. The last examples were New Orleans after the 2009 season and Seattle after 2013.

Things like that give a poor Bengals fan hope.

Am I the Syndicate's lone Patriots fan?

Sloonei wrote:Am I the Syndicate's lone Patriots fan?

I am obligated to be a patriots fan. My boss comes from Boston. My wife's American family come from Boston.

Hamish even has little patriots onesies.

Also, I have no love for the Falcons, so I'm all in on the Patriots, even though in my heart of hearts I believe "Patriots win the Super Bowl" is boring news.

Golden wrote:

Sloonei wrote:Am I the Syndicate's lone Patriots fan?

I am obligated to be a patriots fan. My boss comes from Boston. My wife's American family come from Boston.

Hamish even has little patriots onesies.

Also, I have no love for the Falcons, so I'm all in on the Patriots, even though in my heart of hearts I believe "Patriots win the Super Bowl" is boring news.

Ya know, Benedict Arnold may not have been popular with his home base, but at least he was remembered for doing something important.

That analogy is a stretch, I know.
But it's not a stretch to call Brady and the Patriots "cheaters".

The dirty birds are the team America needs but doesn't deserve right now.

Sloonei wrote:Am I the Syndicate's lone Patriots fan?

I'm a huge Pats fan, no worries you aren't alone!

You Patriots fans are as welcome with me come Super Bowl Sunday as Republicans are welcome with Dom and DH in the Politics thread. Just saying.

G-Man wrote:You Patriots fans are as welcome with me come Super Bowl Sunday as Republicans are welcome with Dom and DH in the Politics thread. Just saying.

I'll be rooting for the Falcons in a room full of Patriots fans.

G-Man wrote:You Patriots fans are as welcome with me come Super Bowl Sunday as Republicans are welcome with Dom and DH in the Politics thread. Just saying.

Most comforting.

Golden wrote:

G-Man wrote:You Patriots fans are as welcome with me come Super Bowl Sunday as Republicans are welcome with Dom and DH in the Politics thread. Just saying.

Most comforting.

I've been a Miami Dolphins fan since I was about five years old. Dan Marino was one of my childhood heroes. The Dolphins have had only limited success since Marino retired. Part of that is management ineptitude and part of it is due to the sustained success of the Patriots. It's a division rivalry thing mostly, though I did think Brady was too cocky for my taste when he shot to stardom. I look forward to New England becoming average again when Brady retires, because it means parity may finally return to the AFC East.

Out of curiosity, is anyone planning on watching the Pro Bowl tonight? I typically do not.

G-Man wrote:

Golden wrote:

G-Man wrote:You Patriots fans are as welcome with me come Super Bowl Sunday as Republicans are welcome with Dom and DH in the Politics thread. Just saying.

Most comforting.

I've been a Miami Dolphins fan since I was about five years old. Dan Marino was one of my childhood heroes. The Dolphins have had only limited success since Marino retired. Part of that is management ineptitude and part of it is due to the sustained success of the Patriots. It's a division rivalry thing mostly, though I did think Brady was too cocky for my taste when he shot to stardom. I look forward to New England becoming average again when Brady retires, because it means parity may finally return to the AFC East.

But Jimmy Garappolo! I unfortunately think Belichick is more responsible for this sustained greatness than Brady. Brady is just the perfect person to win within his system. I'd expect them to remain very good after Brady is gone.

I don't think a team can lose Tom Brady without missing a beat, but yeah I do expect New England to remain a strong team after he's gone (until Belichick retires). It might mean the difference between going to the AFC Championship game every year and merely being in playoff contention every year though.

I probably won't even watch the Super Bowl.

My attention has already moved on to college basketball (where currently, Cincinnati is ranked 14 and Oregon is ranked 13).

Atlanta making New England look stupid.

That is all.

Pretty good game so far. The commercials have been terrible though. The only funny one so far was the Skittles commercial.

This is a lot of fun.

I just peeked at the score. 21-0 Atlanta? Whoa!

Metalmarsh89 wrote:I just peeked at the score. 21-0 Atlanta? Whoa!

Freeman TD, Hooper TD, then a pick six after three holding penalties in the row by Atlanta.

What time does the game start?

Sloonei wrote:What time does the game start?

You must be a NE fan.

I sure am, this game is in the bag, Tom Terrific, ring #5, #freebrady. So when does it start?

The life of a Patriots fan. So accustomed to being in the Super Bowl that an abysmal first half has you joking around.

I've seen this before, here comes 4 unanswered touchdown drives to open the second half.

I do just assume they'll be here every year, tbh.

Oh look, that's a decent second half start.

I've seen more of the Patriots' punter than anybody else tonight.

Sloonei wrote:I've seen this before, here comes 4 unanswered touchdown drives to open the second half.

See? There's one down, three to go.

Tom Brady's tears taste like Skittles.

T-Mobile commercials may win the night with their 50 shades spoofs.

G-Man wrote:Tom Brady's tears taste like Skittles.

Spoiler: show

But let's be honest, he gets to go home to a big fancy house, filled with expensive gadgets and toys, children who love him, and a gorgeous supermodel wife, all while still under a multi-million dollar contract with a dominant football team.

Each night, I get to go home to a small, cozy home with excellent housemates, ones who are supportive, love to play board games, and enjoy cooking dinners together with me. We make a home together, comfort each other, keep each other informed.

Who needs a big fancy house? Just think about how long it would take to walk from the den to the fridge to grab a beer.

G-Man wrote:T-Mobile commercials may win the night with their 50 shades spoofs.

I usually make an effort to ignore ads but both of these have made me laugh.

Sloonei wrote:

Thanks for the timeout Atlanta.

Best football of the game this quarter.

At the very least this charge has spared the Pats and their fans of embarrassment and provided some entertainment.

I don't even have to check the score to know what's going on. I just have to follow Sloonei's posts in this thread. :P

Sloonei's mood: ecstatic

Extra Super Bowl

Super-Super Bowl, if you will.

Is that what they call free football?

Best football game I've ever watched.
Season-ending championship games this sports season have been untouchable.

White or Brady for MVP, it's a toss up.