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[nfl] Super Bowl 49: 12 vs 12. No matter who wins, we all lose.

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  • JragghenJragghen Registered User regular
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  • CogCog What'd you expect? Registered User regular
    Gyral wrote: »
    lwt1973 wrote: »
    Amusing letter from Jed York to the season ticket holders:
    I would like to take this opportunity to speak directly to you, our Faithful fans.

    After spending two years constructing a new home for you and our team, the 2014 season began with great anticipation and high hopes. On the field, we looked to build on three consecutive years of success and take that last step toward achieving our ultimate goal. Unfortunately, we were unable to capitalize and accomplish our objective.

    As the CEO of this team, it is my responsibility to ensure we are always on the path to success. Yesterday, a change was made that I believe is in the best interest of this team. Change is often accompanied by skepticism, and I respect your right to have questions. Ultimately, the decisions we make as an organization will be judged by their results, and the best way to answer concerns is by putting a championship product on the field.

    The 49ers experienced a period of success under Jim Harbaugh’s direction that we will look back on proudly, and for that we owe him our gratitude. The reality we now face is that the time has come for this team to move in a different direction – one that gets us back on the path to realizing our goals.

    Now, our focus is squarely concentrated on solidifying the future of this team and finding our next head coach. Having successfully navigated this process in the past, Trent Baalke has my full confidence in leading our coaching search. We have an exciting opportunity ahead of us and look forward to adding more talented individuals to this organization.

    As we move into the next chapter of our team’s history, I think back to an earlier time. In 1977, my grandfather brought our family to the 49ers and began to create a championship standard. That standard is now my responsibility to uphold and our efforts will be completely dedicated to that cause.

    I share and respect your passion for this team because I was born with it. You are the most Faithful fans in the National Football League and you deserve a team that makes you proud.

    Sincerely,
    Jed York
    Chief Executive Officer
    San Francisco 49ers

    Not gonna lie but I totally read this as:

    "Dear fans,

    We rode Jim Harbaugh's ass for four years to get a new stadium and sell some PSLs. Now that we have your money, we told him to fuck off in favor of a guy who drafted Glen Coffee, AJ Jenkins, Taylor Mays, and LaMichael James in the first two rounds who didn't even remain on the team to the end of their rookie contract.

    Hope you enjoy 6-10 for the next three years with Dennis Erickson part 2 in your super expensive seats.

    Suckers."

    You forgot "But hey, remember the 80's? We were awesome then. That was great."

  • schussschuss Registered User regular
    AManFromEarth wrote: »
    The only thing worse than Boston fans are SEC fans.

    That may be because they're usually the toothless waiters at the local diner who barely left high school but are some how proud to be a Florida gator.

    God I hate college football.

    Seriously. I'm glad you have the audacity to cheer for students who aren't paid who play for a million+ paid coach while the school looks the other way on their lack of academic ability. Good Jorb!
    Jars wrote: »
    schuss wrote: »
    The Pats hate is getting old. Everyone forgets that prior to the first SB season, the Pats were often Bucs level of bad.

    as a new yorker I think I'm under some sort of contractual obligation to hate them

    This is a valid reason to hate Boston/NY teams. Also if you're from Montreal, because Habs.

  • MNC DoverMNC Dover Full-time Voice Actor Kirkland, WARegistered User regular
    I don't care who wins the Superbowl as long as it isn't the Seahawks. It's cool that the city has won a major sport trophy for the first time in forever, but some of the people here are talking like a virgin getting their first action. The fans will be insatiable if the Seahawks go back-to-back to boot.

    /seriously not sour at all 49er fan living in Seattle :)

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  • davidsdurionsdavidsdurions Your Trusty Meatshield Panhandle NebraskaRegistered User regular
    Oh my god I have to do my playoff predictions before it's too late!

  • HooverFanHooverFan NCRegistered User regular
    as a Panthers fan it is my right to ALWAYS say... "FUCK THE PATS"

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  • Jubal77Jubal77 Registered User regular
    Preacher wrote: »
    Eh the niners won't be terrible, the team will sort themselves out and they'll be back in the play off hunt next year the pieces are still there, they just didn't come together enough this year.

    Depends man. It was basically the same team under Singletary.

  • BobbleBobble Registered User regular
    Kaep still the quarterback? I remain skeptical.

  • GyralGyral Registered User regular
    Jubal77 wrote: »
    Preacher wrote: »
    Eh the niners won't be terrible, the team will sort themselves out and they'll be back in the play off hunt next year the pieces are still there, they just didn't come together enough this year.

    Depends man. It was basically the same team under Singletary.
    To be fair, it is grossly underestimated how bad Singletary was. Could he "coach 'em up" and give speeches? Sure. Know a damn thing about Xs and Os? Nope. If you figured out what the gameplan was, there was no attempt to change it at halftime. Add in the fact that he brought in Jimmy Rae and his 1950s era playbook to call the offense and anyone could have made at least some improvement.

    The real drop off next year is gonna be the loss of Justin Smith, who regularly demanded double and triple teams. Pretty much Aldon Smith is never gonna get another sack ever again.

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  • jungleroomxjungleroomx It's never too many graves, it's always not enough shovels Registered User regular
    HooverFan wrote: »
    as a Panthers fan it is my right to ALWAYS say... "FUCK THE PATS"

    Probably should be "FUCK OUR O LINE" because if Cam Newton wasn't made out of adamantium he'd probably be dead now.

  • AlazullAlazull Your body is not a temple, it's an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.Registered User regular
    enlightenedbum wrote: »
    Gyral wrote: »
    lwt1973 wrote: »
    Amusing letter from Jed York to the season ticket holders:
    I would like to take this opportunity to speak directly to you, our Faithful fans.

    After spending two years constructing a new home for you and our team, the 2014 season began with great anticipation and high hopes. On the field, we looked to build on three consecutive years of success and take that last step toward achieving our ultimate goal. Unfortunately, we were unable to capitalize and accomplish our objective.

    As the CEO of this team, it is my responsibility to ensure we are always on the path to success. Yesterday, a change was made that I believe is in the best interest of this team. Change is often accompanied by skepticism, and I respect your right to have questions. Ultimately, the decisions we make as an organization will be judged by their results, and the best way to answer concerns is by putting a championship product on the field.

    The 49ers experienced a period of success under Jim Harbaugh’s direction that we will look back on proudly, and for that we owe him our gratitude. The reality we now face is that the time has come for this team to move in a different direction – one that gets us back on the path to realizing our goals.

    Now, our focus is squarely concentrated on solidifying the future of this team and finding our next head coach. Having successfully navigated this process in the past, Trent Baalke has my full confidence in leading our coaching search. We have an exciting opportunity ahead of us and look forward to adding more talented individuals to this organization.

    As we move into the next chapter of our team’s history, I think back to an earlier time. In 1977, my grandfather brought our family to the 49ers and began to create a championship standard. That standard is now my responsibility to uphold and our efforts will be completely dedicated to that cause.

    I share and respect your passion for this team because I was born with it. You are the most Faithful fans in the National Football League and you deserve a team that makes you proud.

    Sincerely,
    Jed York
    Chief Executive Officer
    San Francisco 49ers

    Not gonna lie but I totally read this as:

    "Dear fans,

    We rode Jim Harbaugh's ass for four years to get a new stadium and sell some PSLs. Now that we have your money, we told him to fuck off in favor of a guy who drafted Glen Coffee, AJ Jenkins, Taylor Mays, and LaMichael James in the first two rounds who didn't even remain on the team to the end of their rookie contract.

    Hope you enjoy 6-10 for the next three years with Dennis Erickson part 2 in your super expensive seats.

    Suckers."

    I feel like I should send them a box of chocolates or something.

    You know, now that he's gone I feel like I can say this. Harbaugh was a good coach that most of the league but Seattle especially made into a caricature. Oh well, Michigan gets him and who knows if Carroll retires around the time he feels like coming back to the NFL...

    @ MNC Dover dude because 9er's fans don't sound like the guy bragging about all the action he got back in the day constantly despite the fact he's maybe gotten a mercy lay in the last five years?

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  • NijaNija Registered User regular
    MNC Dover wrote: »
    I don't care who wins the Superbowl as long as it isn't the Seahawks. It's cool that the city has won a major sport trophy for the first time in forever, but some of the people here are talking like a virgin getting their first action. The fans will be insatiable if the Seahawks go back-to-back to boot.

    /seriously not sour at all 49er fan living in Seattle :)

    I feel the opposite. As a 49er fan in Los Angeles, I want the 49ers to win. If they don't win, I want someone from our division to win. That way, I can rationalize our losses as, "At least we lost to the SB champ."

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  • enlightenedbumenlightenedbum Registered User regular
    Schefter says Suh wins his appeal, eligible to play against Dallas.

    The idea that your vote is a moral statement about you or who you vote for is some backwards ass libertarian nonsense. Your vote is about society. Vote to protect the vulnerable.
  • PreacherPreacher Registered User regular
    enlightenedbum wrote: »
    Schefter says Suh wins his appeal, eligible to play against Dallas.

    So since its schefter the opposite happened and Suh is suspended forever?

    I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.

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  • enlightenedbumenlightenedbum Registered User regular
    Preacher wrote: »
    enlightenedbum wrote: »
    Schefter says Suh wins his appeal, eligible to play against Dallas.

    So since its schefter the opposite happened and Suh is suspended forever?

    Nah, he's good at repeating things the NFL tells him. He's the sports version of the White House Press Corps.

    The idea that your vote is a moral statement about you or who you vote for is some backwards ass libertarian nonsense. Your vote is about society. Vote to protect the vulnerable.
  • PreacherPreacher Registered User regular
    Well at least Dallas doesn't have a star qb with a glaring weak spot for Suh to injure thus causing Dallas fans to complain about an NFL conspiracy.

    I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.

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  • admanbadmanb unionize your workplace Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    Preacher wrote: »
    Well at least Dallas doesn't have a star qb with a glaring weak spot for Suh to injure thus causing Dallas fans to complain about an NFL conspiracy.

    Does "his entire body" really count as a glaring weak spot?

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  • enlightenedbumenlightenedbum Registered User regular
    I was going to say being ahead by 10 in the fourth quarter. Stafford has the same weakness, so this game is going to get exciting.

    The idea that your vote is a moral statement about you or who you vote for is some backwards ass libertarian nonsense. Your vote is about society. Vote to protect the vulnerable.
  • AlazullAlazull Your body is not a temple, it's an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.Registered User regular
    His whole body glows orange?

    You can't blame Suh for going after obvious weak points, thousands of video games have conditioned me to always hit things in their weak points too.

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  • PreacherPreacher Registered User regular
    enlightenedbum wrote: »
    I was going to say being ahead by 10 in the fourth quarter. Stafford has the same weakness, so this game is going to get exciting.

    I'll be shocked if Dallas hasn't put detroit away by half time. I'm tempted to say it'll be over by the end of the first quarter.

    I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.

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  • TexiKenTexiKen Dammit! That fish really got me!Registered User regular
    I'd like to see a Steelers/Lions Superbowl just for the rarity.

    Just no Peyton or Rodgers please k thx.

  • PreacherPreacher Registered User regular
    No god no not the fucking steelers do you really want Sevenbergh? DO YOU!?

    I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.

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  • AManFromEarthAManFromEarth Let's get to twerk! The King in the SwampRegistered User regular
    God I hope the ravens put the steelers to bed.

    But even if they don't the pats or broncos will.

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  • enlightenedbumenlightenedbum Registered User regular
    So apparently Suh's lack of incident in 32 games means that under the new CBA he was very, very technically not a repeat offender. That's exactly the threshold at which previous incidents drop off your record.

    I would not be surprised if he knew this.

    The idea that your vote is a moral statement about you or who you vote for is some backwards ass libertarian nonsense. Your vote is about society. Vote to protect the vulnerable.
  • JragghenJragghen Registered User regular
    edited December 2014
    Preacher wrote: »
    No god no not the fucking steelers do you really want Sevenbergh? DO YOU!?

    Nah, the stupid (stupid, stupid) nickname they throw around is "Stairway to Seven." In case you didn't get it from my sarcasm on the previous page, I kinda hate my own fanbase sometimes.

    The truly "well, fuck everything" scenario for the rest of the league was if the seeds had fallen out in a way which allowed a Dallas v Green Bay NFC final and a NE v Pittsburgh AFC final.

    At this point, what I want in some future year is San Francisco v Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl and Pittsburgh winning.

    That way the Steelers would have won a Super Bowl against every current NFC West team.

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  • PreacherPreacher Registered User regular
    http://deadspin.com/the-raiders-do-not-fucking-get-it-1676487938

    Mangini, Del Rio, Shurmur and Sparano. This would seem like the worst trivia answer for "Name 4 people who will never turn an nfl franchise around."

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  • wazillawazilla Having a late dinner Registered User regular
    edited December 2014
    Preacher wrote: »
    enlightenedbum wrote: »
    I was going to say being ahead by 10 in the fourth quarter. Stafford has the same weakness, so this game is going to get exciting.

    I'll be shocked if Dallas hasn't put detroit away by half time. I'm tempted to say it'll be over by the end of the first quarter.

    There's a thing on 538 that breaks down expected win percentage of various QBs depending on whether they are behind or in the lead. I think Romo was among the worst playing with a lead and stafford was among the best playing with a deficit. So it could theoretically get interesting even if Dallas jumps out to an early lead

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  • enlightenedbumenlightenedbum Registered User regular
    Where's Art Shell?

    The idea that your vote is a moral statement about you or who you vote for is some backwards ass libertarian nonsense. Your vote is about society. Vote to protect the vulnerable.
  • PreacherPreacher Registered User regular
    Jragghen wrote: »
    Preacher wrote: »
    No god no not the fucking steelers do you really want Sevenbergh? DO YOU!?

    Nah, the stupid (stupid, stupid) nickname they throw around is "Stairway to Seven." In case you didn't get it from my sarcasm on the previous page, I kinda hate my own fanbase sometimes.

    The truly "well, fuck everything" scenario for the rest of the league was if the seeds had fallen out in a way which allowed a Dallas v Green Bay NFC final and a NE v Pittsburgh AFC final.

    At this point, what I want in some future year is San Francisco v Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl and Pittsburgh winning.

    That way the Steelers would have won a Super Bowl against every current NFC West team.

    I play Lord Of the Rings Online, its kind of an Role Player heavy mmo. Anyway I bring this up because one time I was reading peoples profiles in game because it's always fun to see what cool back story someone has written, until I ran across a steeler fan who filled his with sixburgh nonesense. Fucking Pittsburgh!

    I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.

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  • HeirHeir Ausitn, TXRegistered User regular
    Preacher wrote: »
    Well at least Dallas doesn't have a star qb with a glaring weak spot for Suh to injure thus causing Dallas fans to complain about an NFL conspiracy.

    What is this referencing?

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  • PreacherPreacher Registered User regular
    Heir wrote: »
    Preacher wrote: »
    Well at least Dallas doesn't have a star qb with a glaring weak spot for Suh to injure thus causing Dallas fans to complain about an NFL conspiracy.

    What is this referencing?

    That NFL fandom is completely irrational and a huge suspension over turn before a play off game would send people off the deep end?

    I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.

    pleasepaypreacher.net
  • PellaeonPellaeon Registered User regular
    As a niner fan I find the #questforsix kind of dumb, by this point I feel we're back to #questforone.

    Though next season might be #questforsixwins

  • JoshmviiJoshmvii Registered User regular
    I frequent a Cowboys-specific forum that used to be a really good place for discussion, and now is like 30% good discussion 70% idiots because it gained popularity, and today there were already "If this were X team playing the Lions this suspension wouldn't have been overturned!" posts. Every fanbase has these morons.

    I think his suspension should've held up, but there's no dumb conspiracy.

  • AManFromEarthAManFromEarth Let's get to twerk! The King in the SwampRegistered User regular
    Preacher wrote: »
    Heir wrote: »
    Preacher wrote: »
    Well at least Dallas doesn't have a star qb with a glaring weak spot for Suh to injure thus causing Dallas fans to complain about an NFL conspiracy.

    What is this referencing?

    That NFL fandom is completely irrational and a huge suspension over turn before a play off game would send people off the deep end?

    Looks like they moved the grassy knoll

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  • PreacherPreacher Registered User regular
    AManFromEarth wrote: »
    Preacher wrote: »
    Heir wrote: »
    Preacher wrote: »
    Well at least Dallas doesn't have a star qb with a glaring weak spot for Suh to injure thus causing Dallas fans to complain about an NFL conspiracy.

    What is this referencing?

    That NFL fandom is completely irrational and a huge suspension over turn before a play off game would send people off the deep end?

    Looks like they moved the grassy knoll

    I almost want the lions to win because I hate the cowboys, but lions fans are so miserable I think them winning would be worse than them losing.

    I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.

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  • enlightenedbumenlightenedbum Registered User regular
    We just want to see a playoff win before we die.

    The idea that your vote is a moral statement about you or who you vote for is some backwards ass libertarian nonsense. Your vote is about society. Vote to protect the vulnerable.
  • PreacherPreacher Registered User regular
    enlightenedbum wrote: »
    We just want to see a playoff win before we die.

    See If the lions win you guys can't live forever, I don't want that. At least not until the Kurgen cuts your head off.

    I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.

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  • davidsdurionsdavidsdurions Your Trusty Meatshield Panhandle NebraskaRegistered User regular
    I started a group NFL.com Playoff Challenge thing, if others want to join, the password is the usual PA password, and if you don't know what that is, PM me and I guess I'll relinquish it. http://playoffchallenge.fantasy.nfl.com/group/219070

    Remember, you get a multiplier for each consecutive week a player is in your lineup, so putting players in that have byes the first week is not a bad choice at all. Or maybe it is. Hmmmm!

  • admanbadmanb unionize your workplace Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    Currently getting an page not found error after I enter what I assume is the password. Anyone else having that issue?

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  • RozRoz Boss of InternetRegistered User regular
    enlightenedbum wrote: »
    We just want to see a playoff win before we die.

    Why is your team so consistently dreadful? I think that sounds harsher than I mean it to be, but you'd think by just random acts of god and statistical deviation you would have gone deep at least once :(

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