Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:14 PM EST
To help put things into perspective, after a big loss and far more tragic head and other injuries, here are words from the inimitable Noam Chomsky on sports:
Well, in our society, we have things that you might use your intelligence on, like politics, but people really can't get involved in them in a very serious way -- so what they do is they put their minds into other things, such as sports. You're trained to be obedient; you don't have an interesting job; there's no work around for you that's creative; in the cultural environment you're a passive observer of usually pretty tawdry stuff; political and social life are out of your range, they're in the hands of the rich folks. So what's left? Well, one thing that's left is sports -- so you put a lot of the intelligence and the thought and the self-confidence into that. And I suppose that's also one of the basic functions it serves in the society in general: it occupies the population, and keeps them from trying to get involved with things that really matter.
Avram Noam Chomsky, Understanding Power, 2002
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:16 PM EST
- TMH10
- Posts: 1
- First: 1/20/2013
- Last: 1/20/2013
Folks bottomline here is Wes Welker killed us with that drop and it is two year in a row now. Also, Talib injury hurt and seems he can not stay on the field. In the end, the performance was dreadful and they should be ashamed of themselves. Need to look at bring a DC in since the defense once again was a paper tiger.
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:16 PM EST
Complete devastation from that loss. Very difficult to watch that team lose like that.
There has to be a season of honest reflection at Patriot place.
This post has been removed.
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:16 PM EST
- rick-hertz
- Posts: 7
- First: 9/25/2011
- Last: 1/20/2013
Always good to hear that good fair CBS conmmetry, almost done ever listening to them again. 3/4 of what they say is wrong are you kidding me that they get paid for this crap.
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:17 PM EST
- boobryan
- Posts: 14
- First: 1/1/2011
- Last: 1/20/2013
In response to bcostigan's comment:
Bottom line is No Pressure On Flaco..
He was having fun :(
I do agree with this. The Pats need a pass rusher. ' Havn't really had one since Seymour left. Flacco's 2 second half TD drives were with no pressure in the pocket and with Talib out in the secondary, the Rasvens went right after the short Arrington back there and that was that.
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:17 PM EST
In response to Susie78punkwave's comment:
To help put things into perspective, after a big loss and far more tragic head and other injuries, here are words from the inimitable Noam Chomsky on sports:
Well, in our society, we have things that you might use your intelligence on, like politics, but people really can't get involved in them in a very serious way -- so what they do is they put their minds into other things, such as sports. You're trained to be obedient; you don't have an interesting job; there's no work around for you that's creative; in the cultural environment you're a passive observer of usually pretty tawdry stuff; political and social life are out of your range, they're in the hands of the rich folks. So what's left? Well, one thing that's left is sports -- so you put a lot of the intelligence and the thought and the self-confidence into that. And I suppose that's also one of the basic functions it serves in the society in general: it occupies the population, and keeps them from trying to get involved with things that really matter.
Avram Noam Chomsky, Understanding Power, 2002
I think after a heart breaking loss the last thing we need is the wisdom a communist.
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:19 PM EST
We lost and the Ravens won. And I say that BCOSTIGAN is correct in stating that "Pollard is a PSYCHOPATH!". He must be kicked out of the league and Super Bowl. It is horrid that the NFL allows this psychpath to distroy the spirit of the game and the level of competition.
jk
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:19 PM EST
- jporcus
- Posts: 7
- First: 1/21/2007
- Last: 1/20/2013
In response to Bob Ryan's column this morning.
No legitmacy for Patriots legacy.
No SpyGate, no Victory.
" All I know is what I see". Bill Parcells
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:19 PM EST
Bradys passer rating was 63% so one single dropped pass by Welker doesn't make up for all the passes he threw in the grass.
They stunk in the 2nd half. They were sucking wind.
In response to TMH10's comment:
Folks bottomline here is Wes Welker killed us with that drop and it is two year in a row now. Also, Talib injury hurt and seems he can not stay on the field. In the end, the performance was dreadful and they should be ashamed of themselves. Need to look at bring a DC in since the defense once again was a paper tiger.
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:20 PM EST
- PatsinDC
- Posts: 11
- First: 1/20/2013
- Last: 1/21/2013
In response to Schumpeters-Ghost's comment:
In response to Susie78punkwave's comment:
To help put things into perspective, after a big loss and far more tragic head and other injuries, here are words from the inimitable Noam Chomsky on sports:
Well, in our society, we have things that you might use your intelligence on, like politics, but people really can't get involved in them in a very serious way -- so what they do is they put their minds into other things, such as sports. You're trained to be obedient; you don't have an interesting job; there's no work around for you that's creative; in the cultural environment you're a passive observer of usually pretty tawdry stuff; political and social life are out of your range, they're in the hands of the rich folks. So what's left? Well, one thing that's left is sports -- so you put a lot of the intelligence and the thought and the self-confidence into that. And I suppose that's also one of the basic functions it serves in the society in general: it occupies the population, and keeps them from trying to get involved with things that really matter.
Avram Noam Chomsky, Understanding Power, 2002
I think after a heart breaking loss the last thing we need is the wisdom a communist.
Oh no, NOT a communist- he's a libertarian socialist/anarcho syndicalist! So........that's COMPLETELY different!
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:21 PM EST
- boobryan
- Posts: 14
- First: 1/1/2011
- Last: 1/20/2013
In response to Susie78punkwave's comment:
To help put things into perspective, after a big loss and far more tragic head and other injuries, here are words from the inimitable Noam Chomsky on sports:
Well, in our society, we have things that you might use your intelligence on, like politics, but people really can't get involved in them in a very serious way -- so what they do is they put their minds into other things, such as sports. You're trained to be obedient; you don't have an interesting job; there's no work around for you that's creative; in the cultural environment you're a passive observer of usually pretty tawdry stuff; political and social life are out of your range, they're in the hands of the rich folks. So what's left? Well, one thing that's left is sports -- so you put a lot of the intelligence and the thought and the self-confidence into that. And I suppose that's also one of the basic functions it serves in the society in general: it occupies the population, and keeps them from trying to get involved with things that really matter.
Avram Noam Chomsky, Understanding Power, 2002
Chomsky was Communist that never produced a thing in his life but support for racist, genocidal dictatorships. Get off this board you freakin Commie !
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:21 PM EST
- boomerst3
- Posts: 589
- First: 9/19/2006
- Last: 1/20/2013
Pats offense sucked. Welker drop changed the game. Welker gone, played his last Pats game. 2 critical drops last 2 years. They will not sign him. Talib injury killed them also.
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:22 PM EST
In response to ricky12684's comment:
In response to Susie78punkwave's comment:
To help put things into perspective, after a big loss and far more tragic head and other injuries, here are the word from the inimitable Noam Chomsky on sports:
Well, in our society, we have things that you might use your intelligence on, like politics, but people really can't get involved in them in a very serious way -- so what they do is they put their minds into other things, such as sports. You're trained to be obedient; you don't have an interesting job; there's no work around for you that's creative; in the cultural environment you're a passive observer of usually pretty tawdry stuff; political and social life are out of your range, they're in the hands of the rich folks. So what's left? Well, one thing that's left is sports -- so you put a lot of the intelligence and the thought and the self-confidence into that. And I suppose that's also one of the basic functions it serves in the society in general: it occupies the population, and keeps them from trying to get involved with things that really matter.
Avram Noam Chomsky, Understanding Power, 2002
where have you been all season??? who are you??? i thought i was the only person here who even knows who noam chomsky is!!! i love you!!!
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:23 PM EST
- rtexx
- Posts: 54
- First: 1/15/2006
- Last: 1/20/2013
In response to EnochRoot's comment:
Well, this sucks.
Anyone have an explanation as to why Ridleys drop was a fumble when he was on his butt?
watched in slow motion frame by frame and ball started to come out just before he was down - very close.
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:24 PM EST
In response to PatsinDC's comment:
In response to Schumpeters-Ghost's comment:
In response to Susie78punkwave's comment:
To help put things into perspective, after a big loss and far more tragic head and other injuries, here are words from the inimitable Noam Chomsky on sports:
Well, in our society, we have things that you might use your intelligence on, like politics, but people really can't get involved in them in a very serious way -- so what they do is they put their minds into other things, such as sports. You're trained to be obedient; you don't have an interesting job; there's no work around for you that's creative; in the cultural environment you're a passive observer of usually pretty tawdry stuff; political and social life are out of your range, they're in the hands of the rich folks. So what's left? Well, one thing that's left is sports -- so you put a lot of the intelligence and the thought and the self-confidence into that. And I suppose that's also one of the basic functions it serves in the society in general: it occupies the population, and keeps them from trying to get involved with things that really matter.
Avram Noam Chomsky, Understanding Power, 2002
I think after a heart breaking loss the last thing we need is the wisdom a communist.
Oh no, NOT a communist- he's a libertarian socialist/anarcho syndicalist! So........that's COMPLETELY different!
That's funny!
I actually met Noam Chomsky back in 1988. I asked him this: Are you a communist. He said "Yes"
true story
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:24 PM EST
- mattc355
- Posts: 887
- First: 5/20/2010
- Last: 6/5/2013
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:25 PM EST
- boomerst3
- Posts: 589
- First: 9/19/2006
- Last: 1/20/2013
I think BB got out coached again, as he did in the last 2 super bowls.
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:26 PM EST
Hawaii Five-0 may possess a better defense against Pollard/ And it's on now.
jk
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:26 PM EST
- bigx9man
- Posts: 1
- First: 1/20/2013
- Last: 1/20/2013
Brady looked old and cold. Like Bert Favre in 07, and Manning last week. Pats better load up with some receivers and a back as Brady had 2 seasons left. 37/38 yrs old is it. He looked 50 tonight when it was time to run.
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:27 PM EST
- boomerst3
- Posts: 589
- First: 9/19/2006
- Last: 1/20/2013
In response to Schumpeters-Ghost's comment:
In response to PatsinDC's comment:
In response to Schumpeters-Ghost's comment:
In response to Susie78punkwave's comment:
To help put things into perspective, after a big loss and far more tragic head and other injuries, here are words from the inimitable Noam Chomsky on sports:
Well, in our society, we have things that you might use your intelligence on, like politics, but people really can't get involved in them in a very serious way -- so what they do is they put their minds into other things, such as sports. You're trained to be obedient; you don't have an interesting job; there's no work around for you that's creative; in the cultural environment you're a passive observer of usually pretty tawdry stuff; political and social life are out of your range, they're in the hands of the rich folks. So what's left? Well, one thing that's left is sports -- so you put a lot of the intelligence and the thought and the self-confidence into that. And I suppose that's also one of the basic functions it serves in the society in general: it occupies the population, and keeps them from trying to get involved with things that really matter.
Avram Noam Chomsky, Understanding Power, 2002
I think after a heart breaking loss the last thing we need is the wisdom a communist.
Oh no, NOT a communist- he's a libertarian socialist/anarcho syndicalist! So........that's COMPLETELY different!
That's funny!
I actually met Noam Chomsky back in 1988. I asked him this: Are you a communist. He said "Yes"
true story
So what's wrong with communists? All you ever hear is people complaining about our government. Americans have to make up their minds. Which do you want? Life for the people, or life door the rich?
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:28 PM EST
- jporcus
- Posts: 7
- First: 1/21/2007
- Last: 1/20/2013
In response to boomerst3's comment:
I think BB got out coached again, as he did in the last 2 super bowls.
Looks like Belichick always gets outcoached without artificial assistance --- i.e. SpyGate
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:29 PM EST
- AFNAV130
- Posts: 120
- First: 12/5/2009
- Last: 6/13/2013
Not running for the 1st down was the end. He's finished. He doesn't have the complete desire anymore. It was 5 yards. Couldn't get it.
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:29 PM EST
In response to boomerst3's comment:
I think BB got out coached again, as he did in the last 2 super bowls.
6th straight season actually
Re: AFC Championship... Ravens vs Patriots Game Thread
posted at 1/20/2013 10:30 PM EST
- DougWatts
- Posts: 2
- First: 1/20/2013
- Last: 1/20/2013
The two punts w/in the Ravens 40 yard line in the first half -- stops by the Ravens -- kind of set the pace for the game. No Tom Terrific in the 2nd half or 4th Q. Offense ran out of gas. 13 points. One TD? Ravens had them buttoned up, and Pats style, seized the opportunity. Better team won.
