NFL 2003 Season Week 9 Picks

	Matt - 3875 Posts 10/14/2003 @ 05:42:06 AM
Since Green Bay vs. Minnesota is the Sunday night game, I have selected the Washington vs. Dallas matchup as a "wild card" game to comment on.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - 9475 Posts 10/29/2003 @ 11:07:00 AM
Favre's career dome record 12-20 Favre's career dome record @ vikes 2-9 Favre's career dome record w/o vikes 10-11 (.476) Favre's career road record 41-46 (.471) So, essentially, if you take out the Metrodome, Favre actually has a slightly HIGHER career winning percentage in Domed stadiums (.476) than his overall career road winning percentage (.471). What does this mean? Far from a DOME-issue for Favre, it is a VIKINGS issue.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - If you aren't enough without it, you'll never be enough with it. 10/30/2003 @ 10:15:11 AM
It's more of a MetroDome issue (which I guess is the same thing as a vikings issue, but I'm too proud to admit that). also, the packers are probably one of the best teams at running the screen. Ok, a superfan prediction: Packers 97, Vikings 6		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - The pig says "My wife is a slut?" 10/30/2003 @ 10:19:51 AM
Ditka 112 Hurricane Andrew -7		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Cory - 44 Posts 10/30/2003 @ 05:40:45 PM
Green Bay Packers vs. Kansas City Chiefs. Aug. 2, 1980. The game, played amid recurring thunder and lightning, ultimately was called by order of then-NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle with 5 minutes and 29 seconds remaining - as an 0-0 tie. It was one of only a few times in league history that any contest between two NFL teams has been called because of weather conditions. :)		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Cory - 44 Posts 10/30/2003 @ 05:41:08 PM
Go Vikes!		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - 9475 Posts 10/31/2003 @ 08:48:12 AM
Some random info: The Twins have notified utilityman Denny Hocking that they won't be bringing him back next season. They also have given the same message to pitchers Jesse Orosco and Rick Reed, and infielder Chris Gomez. Red McCombs phoned the Vikings ticket office Monday to congratulate the staff on the occasion of the team's 60th consecutive sellout. The Vikings will break their single game attendance record of 64,471, set Nov. 22, 1998 against the Packers, on Sunday because of the addition of some field seats that gives the Metrodome additional capacity. The Vikings also will break the season record of 517,344 set in 2001. . . . Vikings ticket manager Phil Huebner reports that for the week of Oct. 12, Ticketmaster officials reported that more Internet users were searching for Vikings tickets on ticketmaster.com than tickets for any other event -- including concerts, plays and other sports events -- in the United States.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - Robots don't say 'ye' 10/31/2003 @ 04:03:18 PM
Player Receptions Yards Touchdowns Driver 26 273 1 Ferguson 16 182 1 Walker 18 259 2 Freeman 7 62 0 Entire Packer Receiving Corps 67 776 4 Randy Moss 46 791 8 Any Questions?		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Sarah - How do you use these things? 11/01/2003 @ 10:52:48 AM
The reason why ticketmaster had so many searches for Vikings tickets was probably because of Packer fans looking for seats. As for your other comment, we don't work the way the Vikings do. We do not have one go to guy. We do more short passes and screens ala the west coast offense than throwng it to one guy for big gains. Our running backs have a lot of receiving yards, Ahman Green is at 229 or so for the year. Even the man, Henderson, has 149. So even though you find that stat impressive, it doesn't really apply to the Packers. Also, don't get your hopes up for an MVP win by Moss because it aint gonna happen. It's going to go to a runningback or a quarterback or to a lesser percentage Dante Hall. Let's have a good game on Sunday! Go PACK! Copyright 2003 Sarah B. All rights reserved		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - Broadcast in stunning 1080i 11/01/2003 @ 11:27:31 AM
Your "we spread it out" argument doesn't work because Nate Burleson has 212 yards and a TD and Kelly Campbell has 249 and 2 TDs. There are also 4 other guys with receiving TDs. We spread the ball around fine. For the record the Packers don't throw bombs because they can't, not because they're the "west coast" offense.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Cory - 44 Posts 11/01/2003 @ 03:05:41 PM
Word.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Sarah - 4605 Posts 11/02/2003 @ 02:16:17 PM
I'm watching the Bucs-Saints game and am enjoying myself tremendously. The Bucs offense has coughed up the ball FOUR times. While the Saints have only gotten 14 points total for the game, the Bucs have ZERO. Gramitica missed a field goal in the first half. Also, our NFC North buddies are both winning big time. I'm just hoping tonight goes in the Packer's favor.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Sarah - So's your face 11/02/2003 @ 03:18:01 PM
As of right now, our records are looking pretty bleak. Good job Jon, so far you are 0-6. I am definitely ok with Tampa Bay losing however. But yikes. Not good all around. Let's turn it around with the late games. Of course, only I will get a win tonight. :)		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - Broadcast in stunning 1080i 11/02/2003 @ 03:38:25 PM
I'm only keeping an eye on the Jets/Giants game on the online gameday thing but it seems like it must be quite the game.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Sarah - 4605 Posts 11/02/2003 @ 03:42:51 PM
Jeremy get on aim right now. I'm trying to watch the jets giants game online as well but it seems to be slow. Somebody win already! I don't want to have to deal with a tie again this year.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - 9475 Posts 11/02/2003 @ 07:07:27 PM
ESPN welcomes you to the following presentation of the National Football League		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - 6225 Posts 11/02/2003 @ 07:23:12 PM
There really aren't a whole lot of teams that can do what the vikings can do as far as explosive passing goes because of Moss. He is arguably one of the best WR in the league and prolly the MVP so far this year. I'm not all too surprised that he has out-recieved the packers. The "spread it out" argument. 1)the Packers have 8 guys with td passes 2)Packers have 6 guys with 100+ recieving yards (MN 4) 3)Packers have 6 guys with 10+ catches (MN 4) What does this all mean?? Not much really I guess. The arument doesn't make sense when you compare these 2 teams because of the Vikings don't need spread the ball around if they have a sure-fire superstar who can do what Moss does. So really, this is just denial on the part of a Packer fan. The Vikings probably have the edge, but the Packers will definitely win. I guarantee it.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Sarah - How do you use these things? 11/02/2003 @ 10:48:58 PM
Life is good! Nice guarantee there Scott. Wow, that was just awesome! Give it up to my boys! Very proud of the Pack, Favre had one int and it didn't make us lose the game!! Wow, I'm like delirious with happiness. Maybe I can make sense tomorrow.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - 6225 Posts 11/02/2003 @ 10:53:34 PM
Packers flatout outplayed the Vikings. I'm gonna let the score speak for itself.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - 6225 Posts 11/02/2003 @ 11:03:56 PM
Oh yeah, and Sarah, I think the running backs did just fine.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Sarah - 4605 Posts 11/02/2003 @ 11:05:57 PM
263 yards? yea they did ok. :) no fumbles!!!! yay!!!! Loved the almost TD throw by Ahman Green. Was very surprised the reverse to Driver actually worked. Or whatever it's called. Nothing but good football playing.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - 9475 Posts 11/02/2003 @ 11:17:26 PM
I don't know if I would let the score speak for anything. I have no idea how this was even a 3 point game. The Packers got like 30 yards on every play. I told you I didn't have a good feeling about this one.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - You're going to have to call your hardware guy. It's not a software issue. 11/02/2003 @ 11:46:30 PM
I think you're right about the score. When the Vikes Beat GB in GB it was only a 5 point game but the vikings played better than only 5 points more. The same goes for this game. A w is a w.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jon - infinity + 1 posts 11/03/2003 @ 12:21:54 AM
Don't label me a Favre hater...or do if you want, although I wouldn't....but Ahman Green and the O line got no respect from the ESPN announcers. Green is officially the Roger Maris of the Packers. All the announcers could talk about was Favre. And please don't give me the broken hand argument. Their comments went beyond the point of praising him for "gutsy" play.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Sarah - How do you use these things? 11/03/2003 @ 08:31:17 AM
It was a broken thumb. And if he injured it during the game and the bone went through the skin, he would have to have surgery which would require a time out of 4-5 weeks. Favre played awesome! Ahman Green though, wowza! He was getting like 9-10 yards a carry. Way Cool. Everyone knows our offensive line rocks, but offensive lines are kind of the unsung heros of any team.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Sarah - 4605 Posts 11/03/2003 @ 08:31:42 AM
Germ- Love the colors. You finally caved! :)~		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - On your mark...get set...Terrible! 11/03/2003 @ 10:27:47 AM
Jon, I actually agree with you. I am no doubt a huge fan of Favre, but I get fed up of hearing how gutsy he is and how heroic he plays from announcers. It's as if every announcer has to be the one to outdo the other announcers in terms of praise. He is definitely good and definitely deserves a lot of praise, but It is overdone a lot. I would not label you a Favre hater after those comments. Green carried his load last night. The reason the passing game seemed so easy was because Green and Co. ran so well. Although the broken hand was probably the worst injury in Favre's career (in his words it was the first time an injury almost decided whether or not he played for him) I will go on record to say that I avoided that argument at all costs. It's another thing I'm sick of hearing, even as a Packer fan. It become cliche after a while.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - 9475 Posts 11/03/2003 @ 02:26:48 PM
I notice Scott is using the "Classic" theme so he isn't seeing the new packer one. Did you see the Halloween one either? Sarah has been riding me to make a Packer one for a while and since I had planned on making the Viking one the default theme had they won I figured I should be fair. That said I'm also using the "Classic" theme right now.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - 6225 Posts 11/03/2003 @ 05:01:28 PM
I guess Big Brother is watching in the form of a page 3 writer:)		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - 9475 Posts 11/03/2003 @ 05:11:08 PM
Speaking of people watching you it appears you have some spyware on your comp that is visiting websites from your computer. Read my article.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - 6225 Posts 11/03/2003 @ 06:44:42 PM
Dang, things are getting scary now. But anyway, yeah, I've seen that article and I did what it said, and it worked. I also use spybot.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Matt - Nutcan.com's MBL 11/04/2003 @ 03:08:41 AM
For the record, Jon called the Pats taking the safety well before Al Michaels brought it up on the air.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - 6225 Posts 11/04/2003 @ 02:45:00 PM
This may be wishful thinking, but I think the Packers are back in the heat of things. They beat a very fine football team in a place where wins don't come easy for them, and they have a fairly light schedule coming up. I am much more confident now than I was a week ago.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - 6225 Posts 11/04/2003 @ 03:38:19 PM
In response to Jeremy's comment about Favre's road record: Favre's record in domes is definitely not the greatest, but many people say that it isn't necessarily the indoorsness that gets to him. It may have more to do with the artificial turf. A big chunk of those road loses came against Dallas in the unfinished dome of Texas Stadium, which is Astro turf. Favre lost 7 straight times in Dallas (in a matter of five years no less) and 2 losses to philly, 2 losses to buffalo, all on astro turf. That's 11 loses on astro turf not inside a dome. Our numbers don't match, but if you count these games in the same category as dome games, Favre's career record on artifical turf not against the vikes is 14-22(.389) Depending on who's career road number are correct: Astro turf w/o the Vikes .389 Road .471 or .490 What does this mean? Well, the Vikings have still owned Favre in the dome, but astro turf was not and is not Ron Wolfe's friend. (my source (packers.com) gives Favre's road record as 47-49(.490))		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.