[quote=Yoda]Oh, I don't think they're gonna be pushovers. Not by a long shot. Do I think we'll win? Yeah, I do. Do I think it'll be a cake walk? Not likely. I don't see it as presumptuous to express dissapointment that, even if we win, we've got the Pats waiting for us. I'll be quite surprised if there's much defensive scoring (it's just too rare), but I do imagine it'll be close. Don't forget, though: their last meeting saw 47 total points...so you never know.

As for the rule: I dunno what network it's on over there, but over here, on CBS, they were fairly confused. They quoted the rule, but, at the same time, they weren't sure whether his hand had stopped. After all, it's not still an incomplete pass if he's just sitting there holding the ball in his hand, not moving his arm. Looked to me like his arm was completely still...the pump fake was completed, and he was just holding it. I readily admit that it was a very, vey close call, though...so I wouldn't say that the Raiders were "robbed," (ironic, eh?) or anything of the sort, if that's what you mean.[/quote]

[quote=Holden Pike]And as for who Pittsburgh will play, if you think The Ravens are going to be push-overs, you are sadly mistaken. No matter who wins, it's gonna be close, probably a defensive score being the turning point late.[/quote]

[quote=Holden Pike]As for the call, if the rule as quoted is on the books, then it WAS the right call. Of course, if Oakland had converted on 3rd and One, they win the game. They didn't. The Pats stepped up and won fair & square.[/quote]

[quote=Holden Pike]No, New England had no time outs, and it was 4th Down so they couldn't spike the ball to stop the clock. They had time for one play, but zero margin for error. Great kick.[/quote]

[quote=Yoda]I think they did have a time out...but I'm not sure. He had a few seconds to get ready...they had more than enough time to get out there...but yes, it was very, very impressive. I dunno about that call, though. Looked like a fumble to me. Crap, I'd rather take on the Raiders in the AFC Championship than the Pats.[/quote]

[quote=Holden Pike]MAN. It shouldn't be humanly possible to hit a 45-yard FG in the wind and snow with no time out to even stop the clock and get set...Exciting![/quote]

[quote=Yoda]GO STEELERS! Nice reference, BTW, Holden. I'll be honest, I liked a lot of what the XFL was doing...but some of it just seemed so amateur. The "custom" jersey names was a completely idiotic move. It took away any legitimacy the games might have had.

Yeah, that's a helluva lot of snow. Did you see the Raiders (I think it was the Raiders) botching their chance to down iat the 1, having lost track of where the end zone was? Hilarious. Gonna be a great game tomorrow. GO STEELERS![/quote]

[quote=The Silver Bullet]Sigh. American Sport. Pfft.[/quote]

[quote=Holden Pike]I think she means "she-hate-us"......Yeah, I'm watching the snowy Raiders/Pats game: fun stuff. I'll definitely be watching the Ravens/Steelers tomorrow afternoon.[/quote]

[quote=Yoda]I think she means hiatus. Anyway, hurry back. :D Anyone watching football this weekend?[/quote]

[quote=sadesdrk]Hey all. Just wanted you to know, I'm going on haitus from MoFo, for awhile. Gonna see how that goes for me...have fun, and I'll be back soon. Love Ya!~Sades[/quote]