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- I think I'm going to call CBS and just ask them to not show the game and give me 4 hours of Dan Marino and James Brown laughing about something Shannon Sharpe said. I can't get enough of that. We're still probably 15 minutes from kickoff. Get yourselves strapped in.
- Apparently, this Indianapolis franchise used to be in Baltimore. Hm. I wonder who the people in Baltimore are rooting for today.
- Watching Ray Lewis's dance makes me hope they find a cure for epilepsy. Please. Give all you can.
- It's Gumbel (the good one) and Dierdorf today. Says Gumbel: "It's a good thing it's the playoffs, because it's a playoff atmosphere in here today." It's also a good thing there's orange sherbet in my mouth, because I'm eating orange sherbet.
- Cal Ripken's here for the opening kickoff. He's an inspiration, if you aspire to just keep showing up, and showing up, and showing up...
- The Colts hold the Ravens to three yards on their first two runs, and then get the three-and-out. That run defense... man, this is getting weird.
- The ensuing drive looks pretty good until it stalls down inside the 10. Here comes Adam Vinatieri for the three ... and the Colts lead, 3-0. It's early, but... this looks like last week.
- My goodness.... Todd Heap just fumbled at his own 30 for the Ravens. We'll have a long replay here to see what happened first, the ball came loose, or his elbow was down. Dierdorf thinks the ball was out, and without a closer look, I'm inclined to agree. But I think the important thing here is that CBS can take their third commercial break here in the last 10 minutes.
- Colts ball. God, it's like it's scripted for the Colts here today. It appears to be God's will that they triumph here today. It also appears to be the will of Samari "Big Cushion" Rolle.
- Vinatieri again for the field goal, this one much longer. From 42, the kick is up, and it is good. 6-0 Colts.
- Jamal Lewis is still not finding much room on the ground... again, the Colts defense forces a punt. They're stuffing the middle of the line, and McNair isn't finding anything deep. Either that, or the Colts defense has turned into the damn '86 Bears.
- That sure looked like enough contact to warrant pass interference to me. I appreciate the explanation, though, ref. Indy gives up a quick three-and-out, and the Ravens will have great field position here, at the Colts 42.
- The quarter's going to end here before the Ravens get off their field goal attempt. Pretty good road 1st quarter for the Colts. It's a good thing it's a playoff game today.
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I just saw an ad for the Masters. It isn't even February yet, CBS.
I thought they were going to bring the Ravens team into the stadium in a Mayflower truck.
I believe that Ray Lewis is posessed by the soul of James Brown (the singer, not the studio host) on game day. The guy has got some very strange dance moves.
See, even dead singers laugh at Shannon Sharpe. Wait, there's another James Brown who white people feel even more threatened by?
That dance was adorable. Can we get that on a JumboTron loop?
I don't care what you say, watching an accessory to murder doing the funky chicken and barking at his homies never gets old.
Well, maybe a little old.
Okay, a lot.
Does anyone actually like Brian Billick, and I include his mother in the question?
I just got out of the shower, so correct me if I misheard this through the towels...
Did they say, "it's a good thing it's a play-off game because there's a play-off atmosphere"?
Cal Ripken doing the coin toss. I guess the Ravens are trying to intimidate Peyton.
Cal calls the toss then refuses to leave the field.
There's a good Gumbel?
After seeing Ray-Ray doing the funky chicken dance, I'm sure Peyton would have loved to enter the field to one of Kenny Chesney's songs, doing a country line dance along with Jeff Saturday, Ricky Prohel and Dallas Clark. Marvin Harrison convinced Peyton otherwise, however.
Is it still okay to root for your fantasy players during the playoffs? At what point do I have to officially move on to next season's roster?
Is it wrong that I want Indy to win just so there's the possibility that Peyton might have to go to New England again?
Answer: No.
Peyton looks like he's enjoying Ray Lewis's loving embrace.
Is there any possible scenario that has Peyton going to New England in 2007?
Answer: No.
Jeez, a great drive all the way to the Baltimore 5 yard line, just to fall on your face and settle for a figgie. How gay was that?
"Peyton's Paradise" gay.
No, Indy's the 3-seed and New England's the 4. They'd go to the RCA dome (not, as history suggests, that that would save the Colts).
In other news, ESPN2 is showing "NASCAR Drivers Nonstop!"
Wooo-hoooo!
Egads, I got my comment invite. Time to go walk on some water. Back in five.
That was queer as orange sherbet.
Fumble!
Got the Colts +4. Like the revenge angle against the Ravens.
FUMBLE!!!
Did the Colt's defense just... do something? Someone pinch me.
That's a fumble zebra bitches!
After reviewing the play...fuck off, Buzz!
That's a fumble, zebras. Looks like Peyton will get every chance to choke away this game in the 4th quarter.
Todd Heap looks like he'd make a great foosball player.
I just noticed Ray has blood on his elbow. I wonder whose it is?
Upon further review, Billick is still a douche.
289, is there a limo close by?
My bad. I thought the Pats were the 3 seed. But thanks guys, now I don't really give a shit about who wins this game.
preciousroy, you mean you aren't still drawn by the possibility of Ray Lewis and Peyton Manning getting together like LT and Theismann?
Not really, but if someone could make it happen to Theisman again, I'd pony up for the pay-per-view.
Are you insinuating that Ray Lewis murdered someone (else)? Because Ray Lewis hasn't murdered anyone (lately).
Good to see The King decking Hassleback.
It's field goal city today in Baltimore!!
Ray Lewis is a stabbing robot.
Peyton versus the Ravens. Is there anyway they can just play to a tie in perpetuity, thereby allowing the Pats-Colts winner to go to the SB?
I hate both of these teams equally, so really torn here. The only thing that would possibly make me happy is multiple, roster crippling ACL tears on both sides of the ball.
Apparently the ball is slippery today, because both team are infected with Romoitis.
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The King was offsides, just like an opposing defender from another game I recall.....
Give all we can to find a cure for epilepsy?
Well, let us know when you've got that paypal account set up.....
+1 twoeightnine
Moonshine Mike, that's bizarre. I love it.
I don't mind end-zone celebrations (since the drive is over and time is called) as much as I mind someone spiking the ball and celebrating after a 1st down. Isn't that supposed to be delay of game?
Good God, is this thing FINALLY on? I've watched 4.5 soccer matches already today. And I'm half tempted to put the Inter Milan one on now, and leave the front door open and let the noise from the bar across the street tell me how it's going.
MM, I bet she was packing for Girl Scout camp.
Who knew we were going to see such great defense today...from the Colts?
highlifer, how could you resist a game where commercials and actual action are split 50-50?
The football gods should be looking favorably on the professionalism of the Ravens' cheer-babes.
Whoa. Apparently, the secret to the Colts' defense thus far is that all of their players are looking forward at the Baltimore offense before the ball is snapped. Who knew?!
Almost 10 minutes and no gratuitous Smoot joke yet?
KTO, what would Gregg Easterbrooke think?
"The minute Peyton Manning spotted single coverage he launched."
Relax; we just had our first mention of 'contact without interference.' Smoot jokes will be here soon enough.
highlifer did you catch the arsenal game?