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That was an impressive, rugged football game the Colts played this afternoon. Who thinks they have a chance to go all the way this time and be this year's version of last year's Steelers?

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I'm hoping for a Saints/Colts Super Bowl. The Colts last drive was impressive. However, the Ravens last play was just terrible. McNair just let the guy bitch slap the ball out of his hand. :doh:

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I'm still hoping for a Chargers-Saints Superbowl. If the Colts or Pats end up winning the AFC that's gonna suck because they will get so much media hype it will be ridiculous.

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[QUOTE=ncskinsfanec;269868]That was an impressive, rugged football game the Colts played this afternoon. Who thinks they have a chance to go all the way this time and be this year's version of last year's Steelers?[/QUOTE]

The Steelers were a #6 seed and had all games on the road, so that will be tough to duplicate.

However, the Colts not coming in as the favorite with a much maligned defense has seemed to fire them up. Seems like the last two years, they came in as the favorite and just waited for Manning to light up 35 points. When it didn't happen they panicked. They played a very sound game against a very tough Ravens defense. Vinitieri is also a huge addition for them. Knowing you can get 3 every time you make it to the 30-35 yard line is huge as points can be at a premium sometimes in the playoffs.

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[quote=redrock-skins;269873]The Steelers were a #6 seed and had all games on the road, so that will be tough to duplicate.

However, the Colts not coming in as the favorite with a much maligned defense has seemed to fire them up. Seems like the last two years, they came in as the favorite and just waited for Manning to light up 35 points. When it didn't happen they panicked. They played a very sound game against a very tough Ravens defense. Vinitieri is also a huge addition for them. Knowing you can get 3 every time you make it to the 30-35 yard line is huge as points can be at a premium sometimes in the playoffs.[/quote]

Yes, Viniteri is clutch, no doubt about it. They probably would've gotten to the Super Bowl last year if they had him then.

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The Colts Defense is looking pretty good this week. If the D continues to play good I dont see anyone really standing in the way. But there is always the one thing that has stopped them is New England. But if they have to play N.E. it will be in the dome.

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They've survived two bad games from Manning. If he can get it together for the championship game - and that's a big if given his track record - they will be formidable.

How about if we have a Pats/Colts AFC championship. How crazy would that be? In Indy. Talk about media hype.

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[QUOTE=djnemo65;269877]They've survived two bad games from Manning. If he can get it together for the championship game - and that's a big if given his track record - they will be formidable.

How about if we have a Pats/Colts AFC championship. How crazy would that be? In Indy. Talk about media hype.[/QUOTE]


I'm really really hoping for that.

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[quote=djnemo65;269877]They've survived two bad games from Manning. If he can get it together for the championship game - and that's a big if given his track record - they will be formidable.

How about if we have a Pats/Colts AFC championship. How crazy would that be? In Indy. Talk about media hype.[/quote]

I'd still rather see the Chargers knock the Patriots out of it. The sooner the better, I say. I'll be very suprised if San Diego doesn't take care of business tomorrow, if they win, I think they might bring the Colts run to an end, if the Pats somehow beat the Chargers I think the Colts stand a very good chance of getting to the Super Bowl.

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[QUOTE=ncskinsfanec;269882]I'd still rather see the Chargers knock the Patriots out of it. The sooner the better, I say. I'll be very suprised if San Diego doesn't take care of business tomorrow, if they win, I think they might bring the Colts run to an end, if the Pats somehow beat the Chargers I think the Colts stand a very good chance of getting to the Super Bowl.[/QUOTE]

For all you Charger fans, here's the original song:

[url]http://chargers.com/assets/002/11568.mp3[/url]

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if the pats beat the lightning bolts tommorow,and the afc championship is in indy,the colts will beat the hell out of the pats.if they have to go to san diego,then they'll get it handed to them.jamal lewis is'nt LT,i can't see the colts stopping them like they did the ravens tonight.if they can hold LT incheck,and force rivers to beat them,they have a great chance of winning.

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All of a sudden they're playing D, playing physical, and winning with Manning having very non-Manning like games.

They are definitely a dangerous team right now.

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The Colts have stopped LJ and Lewis, neither one of those guys is LT, but who thought they woulda been able to stop LJ or Lewis? In addition, Sean Taylor needs to start watching tapes of Bob Sanders, and start playing like he plays. That guy is tiny, but he is a force to be reckoned with, it's amazing how much of a difference that guy makes.

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I just want Belichick, Tom Brady, and the Patriots out of it. I'm sick of them.

I'd love to see the Bolts and the Saints in the big game. To see two teams that have never been there, and explosive offenses should make it a great game.

I'm also rooting for Marty. He's put in his time, he's due.

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I don't like the Colts' chances to go all the way. These last two weeks, their defense has been playing so far above their regular season production that it can't even be the same 11 guys.

Peyton is finally getting some help from his D, which is one of the things that needed to happen for that team to make a deep run. However, as well as that D has played, it was the Chiefs and the Ravens who they played, and the Chargers and the Pats will both be harder to stop.

The Colts would beat the Patriots because of HFA, Peyton would tear up that D. But if they have to play San Diego on the road, it's not a game that I think the Colts can win.

They could beat either NFC team in the Super Bowl (the Seahawks arent a contender), but I'd pick the NFC team against either the Pats or the Colts.

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[quote=Beemnseven;269912]To see two teams that have never been there[/quote]San Diego played against San Francisco in SB XXIX (29). Sure they got masscred, but they've been there.

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Well then two teams that have never won one.

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[QUOTE=GTripp0012;269916]San Diego played against San Francisco in SB XXIX (29). Sure they got masscred, but they've been there.[/QUOTE]

That's right. I forgot about that game -- and it was certainly forgettable.

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[quote=redrock-skins;269883]For all you Charger fans, here's the original song:

[URL]http://chargers.com/assets/002/11568.mp3[/URL][/quote]

I like "Hail to the Redskins" much better!

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[QUOTE=ncskinsfanec;269930]I like "Hail to the Redskins" much better![/QUOTE]

Of course, but it is a catchy tune.

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[quote=redrock-skins;269933]Of course, but it is a catchy tune.[/quote]

True

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[quote=redrock-skins;269883]For all you Charger fans, here's the original song:

[URL]http://chargers.com/assets/002/11568.mp3[/URL][/quote]

Sounds like a gay disco anthem...

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[quote=Lady Brave;269944]Sounds like a gay disco anthem...[/quote]


I would have to go with the Drama Director on this one.

Seems like Marty and Rivers have tons of fun out West.....

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The Colts-Pats is the matchup I wanted to see, if only to see Peyton Manning finally exorcise his demons. You've got to face your fears and for years the Patriots have had Manning's number. He's finally beaten them in the regular season the past two years, which should do wonders for his confidence.

I'm pulling for a Colts-Bears Super Bowl if only to guarantee a black head coach wins the SB.

And "San Diego, Super-Chargers!" is one great song, even if it is a tad disco-y.

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[quote=memphisskin;269980]The Colts-Pats is the matchup I wanted to see, if only to see Peyton Manning finally exorcise his demons. You've got to face your fears and for years the Patriots have had Manning's number. He's finally beaten them in the regular season the past two years, which should do wonders for his confidence.

I'm pulling for a Colts-Bears Super Bowl if only to guarantee a black head coach wins the SB.

And "San Diego, Super-Chargers!" is one great song, even if it is a tad disco-y.[/quote]Every time they've met in the playoffs, it was in cold, icy New England, which puts the Colts at a significant disadvantage. Peyton will play at home next week, and theres no reason to think he won't win this one.

Well, there are a lot of reasons actually, namely that the Pats have the better team this year, but at home with a chip on his shoulder I like the Colts in this one.

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If the Colts D continues to step up they can and will beat anyone.

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[quote=Grim21Reaper;270007]If the Colts D continues to step up they can and will beat anyone.[/quote]

Yeah, I think that's suprised everyone. If the Colts "D" plays like they have been, theres no stopping them.

I'm cheering for NO to win it all.

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[quote=Beemnseven;269912]I just want Belichick, Tom Brady, and the Patriots out of it. I'm sick of them.

I'd love to see the Bolts and the Saints in the big game. To see two teams that have never been there, and explosive offenses should make it a great game.

I'm also rooting for Marty. He's put in his time, he's due.[/quote]
I could definitely see a Colts - Saints Superbowl being a 45-42 shootout. That would be great fun. I'm kind of pulling for the Saints. It pains me to think that the Skins trucked them on their home turf, yet played so poorly in so many other games.

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I believe the Colts will beat the Bears in the SB. Previously, I picked SD vs CHI...but that won't happen now.

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I'd really like to see a Colts versus Bears but wouldn't it be fun for nostalgia to have a Bears versus Pats Super Bowl repeat (and similiar result :) ).

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[quote=724Skinsfan;270116]I'd really like to see a Colts versus Bears but wouldn't it be fun for nostalgia to have a Bears versus Pats Super Bowl repeat (and similiar result :) ).[/quote]

Yeah, it would be fun (and only fun) if the Bears win the SB over tha Pats. :D

If the Pats win again, I'm going to throw up.

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[QUOTE=Buster;270118]Yeah, it would be fun (and only fun) if the Bears win the SB over tha Pats. :D

If the Pats win again, I'm going to throw up.[/QUOTE]

Same here...kudos to the Pats for assembling a team of tough, smart football players - says a lot about a team when they aren't the most athletic and can still achieve the success that the Pats have had - even in games when Brady stinks up the joint. Brady is among the greatest ever QBs to play the game. They've got players with unbelievable smarts - Look at the plays their players make - Troy Brown's strip of McCree in yesterday's game, Ben Watson chasing down Champ Bailey after a 90 yard INT pursuit, etc. You can't teach that.

That said, f&#k the Pats - they established their dynasty and now its time for a change. They get a lot of Primadonna calls, and I don't see them beating Indy in Indy. The Colts have owned them in the last two meetings.