Super Bowl XLI Thread

gish · 02-03-2007, 02:18 PM

Discuss the upcoming game here.

First item of debate.

Can the Colts defense pressure Grossman and force a running game?

Roman529 · 02-03-2007, 04:06 PM

You can't start an Official Game Day Thread 24 hours before the game starts.

MAN LAW!!!!

Alex44 · 02-03-2007, 04:19 PM

Grossman is due for one of those horrible games he is prone to having. Then again Peyton isn't exactly Mr. Playoff Playmaker either.

phinphan11 · 02-03-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by phins4gish

Discuss the upcoming game here.

First item of debate.

Can the Colts defense pressure Grossman and force a running game?

It's a little early to be starting a gameday thread... but to answer your question, the Colts 'D' can come up with a great game plan to press Grossnman, but I think that they had better worry about stopping their running game first and foremost.

ohiobryan · 02-03-2007, 06:01 PM

i expect grossman to be gross.....and manning to be great colts 41 bears 21 need i say more!

HysterikiLL · 02-03-2007, 09:24 PM

Benson and TJ are going to explode tomorrow. Number 54 is also going to do a pretty nice job tearing Peyton a pretty new one.

rob19 · 02-03-2007, 09:56 PM

It all depends on Grossman. If he plays bad, the bears lose. He might have one of his 3 int and 2 fumble games or he may just come out slinging, you never know. You also have to factor in the high take away Bears Defense and that dangerous return man (from DA U!) Devin Hester. I honestly think this is is a toss-up but i say the colts take this one 24-17. sorry Hyst

Rocky Raccoon · 02-04-2007, 12:17 AM

I don't think this game will be close. I expect complete domination by the Colts. And if I'm wrong I'll be back here to take my crow.

Roman529 · 02-04-2007, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocky Raccoon

I don't think this game will be close. I expect complete domination by the Colts. And if I'm wrong I'll be back here to take my crow.

I agree Rocky !!! I think this will be another lopsided Superbowl....I am going to say:

Colts 38
Bears 20

gish · 02-04-2007, 02:25 AM

How do you think the Colts special teams will handle Devin Hester?

Alex44 · 02-04-2007, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phins4gish

How do you think the Colts special teams will handle Devin Hester?

Directional kicks. Once teams start to realize that you can break one any time it gets way harder to do.

Metal Panda · 02-04-2007, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phins4gish

Discuss the upcoming game here.

First item of debate.

Can the Colts defense pressure Grossman and force a running game?

Yes, but they're going to have to swallow their pride and blitz every now and then. I know they stated a desire not to, but that's where Grossman plays at his worst, and I think Chicago's o-line will probably withstand the 4 man rush.

As far as "forcing" a running game, I think if the Bears were smart, that's the route they'd be going ANYWAY. Indy's defense could eat Grossman for lunch if they put the ball in his hands all day.

What Chicago wants to do is run the ball down after down and eat up a lot of clock. If Grossman throws more than 12 times, I have doubts whether they'll win

Metal Panda · 02-04-2007, 09:17 AM

Let's put it this way...I wasn't all that impressed with Chicago in the NFC championship game.

Their defense did force quite a few of those takeaways, but New Orleans was doing what it could to be careless. I won't say that Chicago's defense didn't play well, but when it wasn't forcing turnovers, Brees was moving the ball on them. Chicago relies on takeaways to win and if a team like the Colts, who protect the ball well, do just that in the Super Bowl, I don't see how Chicago derails them.

If Indy is smart, they'll run the no huddle early and often. If they get ahead early, that increases the likelihood of Grossman throwing.

gillderais · 02-04-2007, 09:39 AM

Colts better win..I put money down on 'em...dont fail me now Manning...

02-03-2007, 04:06 PM	#2
Roman529 Moon Runner / The 3 AM Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 25,011 Thanks: 91 Thanked 313 Times in 238 Posts	You can't start an Official Game Day Thread 24 hours before the game starts. MAN LAW!!!! __________________

02-03-2007, 04:19 PM	#3
Alex44 Chicago Bears GM Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hollywood Florida Age: 18 Posts: 15,143 Thanks: 11 Thanked 32 Times in 26 Posts	Grossman is due for one of those horrible games he is prone to having. Then again Peyton isn't exactly Mr. Playoff Playmaker either. __________________ * = Patsterisk

02-03-2007, 09:24 PM	#6
HysterikiLL misogynistic one-liner or BUST Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 20 Posts: 12,575 Thanks: 49 Thanked 28 Times in 22 Posts	Benson and TJ are going to explode tomorrow. Number 54 is also going to do a pretty nice job tearing Peyton a pretty new one. __________________ March Madness has begun...

02-03-2007, 09:56 PM	#7
rob19 Pro Bowler Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: miami Age: 17 Posts: 1,825 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It all depends on Grossman. If he plays bad, the bears lose. He might have one of his 3 int and 2 fumble games or he may just come out slinging, you never know. You also have to factor in the high take away Bears Defense and that dangerous return man (from DA U!) Devin Hester. I honestly think this is is a toss-up but i say the colts take this one 24-17. sorry Hyst __________________ Sig by Darkmistress Culpepper Supporter

02-04-2007, 09:17 AM	#13
Metal Panda One Moe Win Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 28 Posts: 6,126 Thanks: 49 Thanked 51 Times in 37 Posts	Let's put it this way...I wasn't all that impressed with Chicago in the NFC championship game. Their defense did force quite a few of those takeaways, but New Orleans was doing what it could to be careless. I won't say that Chicago's defense didn't play well, but when it wasn't forcing turnovers, Brees was moving the ball on them. Chicago relies on takeaways to win and if a team like the Colts, who protect the ball well, do just that in the Super Bowl, I don't see how Chicago derails them. If Indy is smart, they'll run the no huddle early and often. If they get ahead early, that increases the likelihood of Grossman throwing. __________________ "I'll believe in God when one and one are five" --(Bad Religion, "Do What You Want")

02-03-2007, 06:01 PM	#5
ohiobryan Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 698 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i expect grossman to be gross.....and manning to be great colts 41 bears 21 need i say more!

02-04-2007, 12:17 AM	#8
Rocky Raccoon FinHeaven Elite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Age: 22 Posts: 10,292 Thanks: 4 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	I don't think this game will be close. I expect complete domination by the Colts. And if I'm wrong I'll be back here to take my crow.

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gillderais Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 720 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Colts better win..I put money down on 'em...dont fail me now Manning... __________________

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