The NFL 2010 thread

Woolen_Horde · 2011-01-07T17:01:04.000Z

dwolfe:

Any chance that Luck will go for the draft now that his coach has gone to the NFL?

I don’t think he lets Stanford put out that press release yesterday if he was unsure. Luck had to know that the odds Harbaugh was staying were small to nill.

Orangist · 2011-01-07T18:10:49.000Z

Woolen Horde:

I don’t think he lets Stanford put out that press release yesterday if he was unsure. Luck had to know that the odds Harbaugh was staying were small to nill.

His dad, Oliver Luck and WVU AD, was on a sports talk show here in North Carolina, explaining the decision. Oliver, who is an attorney, was explaining the CBA stuff to Andrew, who told his dad he “didn’t care,” i.e. that had no bearing on his decision. So, I would say no chance he changes his mind.

Oliver said that Andrew was a) influenced by his desire to get a degree and b) influenced by his “strong bond to his classmates,” i.e. the recruits he came in with.

Bill_Dungsroman · 2011-01-07T18:39:52.000Z

Woolen Horde:

What’s your deal???

This. This is why I am happy with the hiring of Harbaugh. That and I like his pro-style offense, emphasis on running the ball, his ability to mold QBs, and penchant for overachieving and winning games he wasn’t projected to win.

But mostly that. I hope it ruined Pete Carroll’s day to find this out (probably not).

olaf · 2011-01-07T19:54:25.000Z

Woolen Horde:

In other NFL news…

Large Beer, Small Beer at Qwest Field

One is $1.25 more than the other.

That’s awesome, the narrator sounds a little drunk too or is that me? And its probably like one is $6 and the other is $7.25. The alcohol prices at A-list sporting events are just one of many reasons I stay away.

Omniscia · 2011-01-07T21:05:28.000Z

$7.25’s still pretty cheap, compared to some places.

According to Yahoo! Sports’s 2010 NHL Beer Cost Index, the cost for a 16 ounce beer (most likely Molson Export) at the Bell Centre (home of the Canadiens) is $9.72 this season. That’s more expensive than I was expecting; I think it was $8.50 or so last time I went.

Hanacker · 2011-01-07T22:18:56.000Z

Yeah, $7.25 for a large beer is peanuts at any sporting even these days.

Guido_Jones · 2011-01-07T22:35:07.000Z

olaf:

That’s awesome, the narrator sounds a little drunk too or is that me? And its probably like one is $6 and the other is $7.25. The alcohol prices at A-list sporting events are just one of many reasons I stay away.

Per a friend on Facebook:

at Qwest field, the taller is for Micro brews, not domestic. The price difference is for the beer, not the size as they’re supposed to be the same.

dwolfe · 2011-01-08T07:18:36.000Z

Orangist:

His dad, Oliver Luck and WVU AD, was on a sports talk show here in North Carolina, explaining the decision. Oliver, who is an attorney, was explaining the CBA stuff to Andrew, who told his dad he “didn’t care,” i.e. that had no bearing on his decision. So, I would say no chance he changes his mind.

Oliver said that Andrew was a) influenced by his desire to get a degree and b) influenced by his “strong bond to his classmates,” i.e. the recruits he came in with.

Ah, thank you for the info Orangist! I hope he doesn’t get injured.

Woolen_Horde · 2011-01-08T07:57:10.000Z

Guido Jones:

Per a friend on Facebook:

at Qwest field, the taller is for Micro brews, not domestic. The price difference is for the beer, not the size as they’re supposed to be the same.

That’s not according to what First & Goal (the private development firm formed by Paul Allen that helped build and run Qwest) said in a statement yesterday

“We received a copy of the YouTube video showing the quantity of liquid served in the 16 oz. beer cup is the same quantity that fits into the 20 oz. beer cup. This is the first time we have been alerted to this fact. Upon our internal investigation this afternoon, we discovered the cups that are marked 16 oz. hold 20 oz. of liquid. Fans who purchased a 16 oz. beer actually received 20 oz. of beer for the 16 oz. price. Fans that purchased the 20 oz. beer received the amount they purchased. We are working with Levy Restaurants to follow up with the cup vendor about the measurement and to determine how long this has been occurring at Qwest Field. We are determined to find a solution as quickly as possible. In the meantime, we will serve domestic beer in the 20 oz. cup at tomorrow’s playoff game to ensure all fans receive the amount they purchase, and we will charge the 16 oz. price.”

Erik_J · 2011-01-08T08:33:33.000Z

Ed Reed’s brother has gone missing after jumping into the Mississippi after being chased by police.

Lorini · 2011-01-08T09:19:00.000Z

Let me get these OT rules straight: If you score a TD on your first possession, you win the game right? So I can’t see a scenario where you would defer, unless you have so little confidence in your offense that you’d rather it not be on the field. Do I have this right?

sluggo · 2011-01-08T09:31:46.000Z

Correct. The only change is that if you kick a FG on the opening possession of OT, the other team gets the ball and a chance to score. If you score a TD on the first possession, or there’s a defensive score, it’s business as usual and the game ends. Everyone is still going to want the ball first.

The part of this change that’s interesting to me is that if a team gets a big play on the opening drive and they’re down around the 10, they’re compelled to do more than just kneel twice and kick on 3rd down. They don’t want to be reckless and risk a turnover, but if they’re in striking distance of a game-ending TD, they’re going to push a little harder than teams would before.

Orangist · 2011-01-08T09:49:33.000Z

Bill Dungsroman:

This. This is why I am happy with the hiring of Harbaugh. That and I like his pro-style offense, emphasis on running the ball, his ability to mold QBs, and penchant for overachieving and winning games he wasn’t projected to win.

But mostly that. I hope it ruined Pete Carroll’s day to find this out (probably not).

Yeah, turns out, not so much:

Pete Carroll:

I don’t mind saying, he’s a fantastic football coach. He came in and took over a program and got it going, which he did at San Diego as well. I didn’t know the factor that he was, but I thought he did a fantastic job. And wherever he winds up going, they’re getting a terrific coach. He brings attitude and personality and toughness and all of the right stuff. Probably the farther away, the better (laughs). He’s really good. Michigan’s looking pretty good - how far away can we get him?

But it sounds like something’s happening, and he deserves it. He’s earned the opportunity. If he stays at Stanford, that’s a fantastic coup for their university. He’s made his choices come to life, because he’s been so effective. He’s done it with class and style, and he’s really on the mark right now.

He’ll be shocked that I said that.

Probably not happy to be going up against him in the division, but apparently not bitter.

Source.

Guido_Jones · 2011-01-08T10:41:50.000Z

Woolen Horde:

That’s not according to what First & Goal (the private development firm formed by Paul Allen that helped build and run Qwest) said in a statement yesterday

Yep, my friend was wrong :)

Woolen_Horde · 2011-01-08T13:46:15.000Z

Ugh, c’mon, Hawks.

Woolen_Horde · 2011-01-08T14:59:45.000Z

SEAHAWKS!!!

BELIEVE!!!

sluggo · 2011-01-08T15:01:42.000Z

This game is surprisingly awesome.

Hammet · 2011-01-08T15:15:41.000Z

I wonder if the Saints are gonna bother playing defense in the second half or just continue with whatever the hell it is they’re doing instead.

ckessel · 2011-01-08T15:23:00.000Z

Hammet:

I wonder if the Saints are gonna bother playing defense in the second half or just continue with whatever the hell it is they’re doing instead.

Before the game, I jokingly told my son Hasselbeck would throw for 500 yards.

Woolen_Horde · 2011-01-08T15:28:39.000Z

Apparently this is the second playoff game ever where both teams scored 20+ each by halftime.