UHM BRB GONNA GO DRINK SOME PEE
Hey you, sort of sports fan. Are you unsure who to root for in the Super Bowl because you got too tied up in trying to keep Community and it’s unfunny jokes from going off the air? Or maybe you were hoping that Tim Tebow would make the Super Bowl so you could root for that classic Heisman Trophy…
Hurts me to post this (Patriots fan), but it’s so necessary today.
We should never forgive nepot announcer Joe Buck for how he called the most improbable play in the history of the Super Bowl.
“Eli…stays in the pocket…caught by Tyree.”
life:
Roosevelt “Rosey” Grier spoke with us about a series of recently discovered, previously unpublished photographs of the New York Giants by LIFE photographer George Silk.
“So much about the game was different back then, of course. For example, almost all the players had to have other jobs in the off-season, because you couldn’t live off of what they were paying us at that time. So, again, there goes your year-round workout — because you had to go out and earn a living. I was extremely fortunate in that I made more money in entertainment than I did in football. In the summer months, I went on tours with rhythm and blues groups, MCing the shows, sometimes singing. But for most of the other players, as much as they loved the game, they had to focus on other jobs in order to take care of their families throughout the year.”
Divisional Preview: Saints at 49ers
@steven_lebron - New Orleans Saints
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that these two teams have contrasting styles. The 49ers were 7-1 at home this year, while the Saints were just a respectable 5-3 on the road. Take away their opening night loss at Lambeau Field, the remaining two road losses were puzzling: at Tampa Bay and at St. Louis. There are similar takeaways from both losses: the Saints rushed for a combined 126 yards in those two losses, and Drew Brees threw five interceptions. The 49ers have the formula to stop the Saints’ ground game and force turnovers. But is this the same New Orleans team that we saw two months ago? And just how far has San Francisco closed the gap on the elite teams in the NFC with their terrific year. I don’t think far enough to win this game. It will be a learning experience for Jim Harbaugh and Alex Smith. Saints win in a close one.
@nhall - San Francisco 49ers
The Saints are a great team. It’s really hard to argue against them, but the Niners can play the schedule game too. Take away the overtime loss to a reality tv touchdown reception and the Niners are undefeated at home. The Saints have all kinds of weapons. Not only do they have the usual suspects at receiver but they added Sproles and Jimmy “And 1” Graham has stepped up in a major way. That said, the Niners can stop them. First of all, the Niners will win the field position battle. They arguable have the best special teams unit in the league - Andy Lee, David Akers, Tedd Ginn. But the x-factor is Jim Harbaugh. He is readying his soldiers for battle. These guys are going to be amped beyond belief to play this home game. Patrick WIllis and NaVorro Bowman seem to be the worst possible matchup for Sproles. And what if Aldon Smith gets going? These Niners can win this game and if they do it’s because of the defense and the home grass. I see Alex Smith staying controlled and this New Orleans pass rush staying less than impressive.
