Official Forumer Super Bowl prediction poll

[Brimtown]

Pick. Discuss.

[seductivpancake]

Mets going to win the superbowl. Woot!

[A_Ninja_Boot]

I really want the Colts to win. No one deserves it more than Manning and Dungy. I have a feeling that the defense of the Bears are going to make Manning look like a rookie. Just as the Bucs defense made Gannon did in Super Bowl 37.

[Slickrick2345]

Well seeing as the The Colts are my hometeams biggest rival....LETS GO BEARS!!!!

[bloodisgreat]

I want the Bears but I think the Colts will win.

[Rocksyersocks]

I really hope the Bears win... it would make Zach smile. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/16x16_smiley-very-happy.gif <~~ Like that... or http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif <~~~ Only less creepy lol

[mcmax3000]

Oh, is the Super Bowl soon?

I wonder if they're going to be begging for extra hours at work that night like they did last year.

[UkyoTachibana]

Go BEARS!

I think it's interesting to note how most people are considering that Peyton Manning "deserves" it, but what about the 2006 Bears in general?

Specifically, what about Rex Grossman? Does he deserve it "less"?

In a team that had gone through several head coaches and starting quarterbacks, a reliable quarterback is a LUXURY. When Grossman was finally brought into the team, there was great hope and potential for the guy, especially since he was a runnerup for the Heisman trophy. But what happened? He gets injured. Twice. So much for wishful thinking, right?

But the kid had the heart to be a success. He battled through all of that and still managed to earn the entire team's trust. You have to admire his desire, devotion, and dedication to win.

And now, after a few good starts, he had been bombarded with media criticism... mostly for his inconsistency. "Good Rex, Bad Rex" is their constant mantra. And yet he was still motivated enough to work hard, play hard, and win. He is intelligent enough to realize that "playing to win" is sometimes not necessary... playing and minimizing mistakes can be just as effective... And look at where he and his team is, at the moment. Any other guy would've folded in his shoes.

Honestly, I feel sorry for the guy. I believe he has an even bigger chip on his shoulders than Peyton Manning does. And I DO believe that even WHEN the Bears win the Superbowl, the people of Chicago STILL won't approve of Rex Grossman, and would rather have Griese starting next year.

This is why I think the Bears will win. Grossman would be so fed up at this point (and I believe he uses this as motivation) that he is the hungrier competitor. The question is "Who wants it more", and I have to give the edge to Grossman. He will be very determined to win, come next Sunday.

[Phineas1382]

Anyone who is against the Bears is a terrorist and the Bush administration has been alerted to your whereabouts.

That being said...GO BEARS!!!

[AUmike734]

good point, Ukyo. I really don't have a dog in this race, but for the sake of picking, I say DA BEEARS!

Just because Manning has come up short time after time, doesn't make him more deserving.

[PacNW_CE]

I want the Bears to win, but I think the Colts are going to win. I base this "I think the Colts are going to win" simply on the fact that in my heart I want the Bears to win. I have a tendancy to root for the underdog, no matter the odds.

[Brimtown]

Both teams have really overachieved to get here. I don't think many people gave either team much of a chance during the playoffs. The conventional wisdom said the Colt defense was too thin, there was no way they could stop Kansas City's running game. Chicago's offense was horrid, there was no way they would beat New Orleans. At this point, I really have no idea who will win. None of my teams made it, so I'll just sit back and enjoy.

For the record, however, I'm going with Indy.

[Mookel]

Colts 31, Bears 17

[Valkyrie FD]

it doesnt matter who will win the Football game, as I have a three year tradition to uphold: winning a big sqare, little square and at least one poker game muhahahaha. I have walked out of the party at my sis's house with at $500-1000 since the first one she held muhhahahah. wish me luck :P

[Psyche_FD]

woot woot cant wait till the super bowl party!! this is my fav part of the bowl. http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

GO BEARS!!!

[fu_schnickens]

Who do I want to win? Da Bears. Who do I think will win? The Colts. The Bears Defense is not that solid, the Colts offense is. The weather won't be a problem. The piece I keep hoping for is that Urlacher will blanket Clark - who is a big option for Manning. If he does that (which he can), that could make a big difference.

Also, if the Colts get up early, I don't see Chicago as having the offense to get back in it. Whereas the Colts have proven they're never out of the game if down early.

I am soooo not looking forward to the Celebration/coronation of the NFL's royal family (The Mannings).

[maddogtannen316]

if manning can't outplay grossman, then he really is hopeless.

[MuttonChopYaz]

The jaded individual above me is correct.

[NeoColley]

GO BEARS !!! http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/metal.gif

[AUmike734]

I had to get a few things from Wal-mart yesterday, and as soon as I walked in, I was bombarded with Manning jerseys and Colts merchandise. Gimme a F'in break. We don't even live anywhere close to Indy. Oh, I forgot. All UT Vols fans are Colts fans, too. Excuse me while I go throw up now.

[udstien]

DA BEARS DA BEARS DA BEARS

CHECK THIS OUT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nmZBUzrSdQ

[Angel_Aries]

I just wanted to let everyone know, I just got back from the Future, and the Colts WON the Superbowl!!!!
**Celebrates** Yeah! http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/88.gif
Celebrate good times c'mon !! LOLZ

[Fr1cksta]

IM gonna go with the Bears here, How does manning deserve it more then Urlacher??? Your outta your mind. SO manning has thrown countless # of Tds and Yards, But yet thats why he gets the 10s of millions, He also has a Stud Receiving Crew, plenty of targets and a decent run game.

Urlacher is Blood sweat and tears always giving it 110% and So manning finally made it to the superbowl Congrats to him. But he will pull his normal ways and choke big again. I just dont like the guy since he is part of the manning family and Eli is a little B%TCH. But ya i say the bears win this one thanks to their D.

Here is a Preview of their D right here

http://manningattacked.ytmnd.com/

[sarahg47]

I want the Colts to win. Not just because I like Peyton, which I do because he seems like a class act, but I think Tony Dungy deserves it. The man's been through a lot this year. I'd like Lovie Smith to get a trophy.. but I'd like Dungy to get it first.

[Magiz]

I think I'd rather watch the commercials. http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[zeeEVIL1]

Originally posted by udstien:
DA BEARS DA BEARS DA BEARS

CHECK THIS OUT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nmZBUzrSdQ http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/agreepost.gif

[udstien]

Originally posted by Seductivpancake:
Mets going to win the superbowl. Woot!



GO METS!!!! YAY!!!...

[Angel_Aries]

YOU CAIN'T STOP THE TRAIN, BABY!!!
LASER ROCKET ARM <----YEAH!!
http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/metal.gifLOLRZ http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/metal.gif

GO COLTS!
GO BLUE!

[seductivpancake]

Good luck to your teams.

[udstien]

do the super bowl shuffle

[TW_Night_Fox]

GO COLTS!!...and the commercials http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/16x16_smiley-tongue.gif

[Mookel]

The Colts will win for one simple reason:

Syracuse players on the Colts: 5 (Freeney, Harrison, etc.)
Syracuse players on the Bears: 0

Science prevails!

[LinkinMeow]

Originally posted by Mookel:
The Colts will win for one simple reason:

Syracuse players on the Colts: 5 (Freeney, Harrison, etc.)
Syracuse players on the Bears: 0

Science prevails!

Wrong. You don't have Rex Grossman.

[brookelyn_FD]

Commericals sucked this year.

I only lolled at two of them. http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[Vashanime04]

Originally posted by brookelyn_FD:
Commericals sucked this year.

I only lolled at two of them. http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif
http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/agreepost.gif

[Mookel]

Originally posted by Mookel:
Colts 31, Bears 17

Close enough

[seductivpancake]

It was a very explosive game. Too bad the opening and the half time show sucked.
Love the commercials though.

[pdiep49]

The pre-game show was horrible and the half-time show with Prince was barely tolerable.

Best commercial was the Blockbuster rabbit and gerbil using the mouse.

[TW_Night_Fox]

I liked the coca-cola commercial that looked like GTA and the nissan commercial where the cars were turning into animals.

[seductivpancake]

Originally posted by pdiep49:
The pre-game show was horrible and the half-time show with Prince was barely tolerable.

Best commercial was the Blockbuster rabbit and gerbil using the mouse.
I liked the careerbuilder with the gladiator battle and the map pda thing with the map monster. Making fun of ultraman. That was so funny.

[maddogtannen316]

i fell asleep in this one...i have always enjoyed regular season games and the beginning playoff games more than the superbowl cause nowadays it has gotten ridiculous....or maybe it was the weather.

grossman looked horrible

[UkyoTachibana]

Commercials...

Funniest: The Bud Light Slap
Runner-up for funniest: Bud Light "Rock vs. Paper" / K-Fed "Rollin' VIP"
Cutest: Doritos "Spicy, Cheesy, Crunchy, Bold, Smooth"
WTF moments: Snickers "Lady and the Tramp" scene / Doritos "Cleanup on Register 6"

And screw all of the Bears haters... more importantly, screw all of the Rex Grossman haters. He got his team to the Superbowl on his FIRST true and complete season. You can't go all the way to the Superbowl through sheer luck alone, geniuses.

[A_Ninja_Boot]

Originally posted by UkyoTachibana:
Commercials...

Funniest: The Bud Light Slap
Runner-up for funniest: Bud Light "Rock vs. Paper" / K-Fed "Rollin' VIP"
Cutest: Doritos "Spicy, Cheesy, Crunchy, Bold, Smooth"
WTF moments: Snickers "Lady and the Tramp" scene / Doritos "Cleanup on Register 6"

And screw all of the Bears haters... more importantly, screw all of the Rex Grossman haters. He got his team to the Superbowl on his FIRST true and complete season. You can't go all the way to the Superbowl through sheer luck alone, geniuses.

By what? riding his defense to the Super Bowl? It is Brian Urlacher and the Bears. Not Rex Grossman and the Bears. All though I really thought the Bears were going to win.

[Brimtown]

Hate to say it, but that's what you get with a Gator quarterback. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/winky.gif

With a few exceptions, I was highly disappointed with this year's Super Bowl ads.

[Angel_Aries]

"And screw all of the Bears haters... more importantly, screw all of the Rex Grossman haters."

Dude, I LIVE in Bloomington, Indiana and I'm practically part of the Grossman family...and I still say screw him http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/784.gif
DoubleDittos on it being 'Urlacher and the Bears', I just didn't see much from T-Rex in this ballgame..

My favorite commerical was that CGI Coke commercial with the Grand Theft Auto parody...right all them wrongs..hells yes!

GO BLUE!!!!
GO COLTS!!!!!

[UkyoTachibana]

Originally posted by A_Ninja_Boot:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by UkyoTachibana:
Commercials...

Funniest: The Bud Light Slap
Runner-up for funniest: Bud Light "Rock vs. Paper" / K-Fed "Rollin' VIP"
Cutest: Doritos "Spicy, Cheesy, Crunchy, Bold, Smooth"
WTF moments: Snickers "Lady and the Tramp" scene / Doritos "Cleanup on Register 6"

And screw all of the Bears haters... more importantly, screw all of the Rex Grossman haters. He got his team to the Superbowl on his FIRST true and complete season. You can't go all the way to the Superbowl through sheer luck alone, geniuses.

By what? riding his defense to the Super Bowl? It is Brian Urlacher and the Bears. Not Rex Grossman and the Bears. All though I really thought the Bears were going to win. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Did you even watch the entire season of the Bears?

Start with the Bears' "lucky wins" that people scoff at. It wasn't through sheer Defense alone that they won their come from behind victories (heck, their Defense wasn't all that great 2/3 of the season). It was a combination of Special Teams, Defense, and their running game. People can say all they want about the Bears only winning because of their defense... but the truth of the matter is, the Bears ARE capable on offense as well, AND they NEEDED the Bears offense to win some of their games.

I am totally hoping you watched the entire season of the Bears, because you can't (and shouldn't) really say with a straight face that it was all "Brian Urlacher and the Bears D" and nothing more. Rex Grossman deserves some credit with the wins (including ones we've seen in the postseason).

If we're going by your logic, we can also say that the Indianapolis Colts "rode" their offense to the Superbowl. Why is that situation any prettier, especially when their defense had been lacking pretty much the entire season? An even more interesting question would be: "Had the Bears won the Superbowl, would the Indianapolis Colts be criticized because Peyton Manning 'rode' his offense into the Superbowl?" Truth of the matter is, nobody is going to consider the Colts as a farce with Peyton "riding his offense into the Superbowl"... simply because they won.

I'm not saying Rex Grossman is a terrific quarterback. All I'm saying is that for what it's worth (getting sidelined for two seasons, then finally having one full season), he did a pretty damn good job. A whole lot better than all the OTHER quarterbacks who didn't make it to the Superbowl this year... let alone making it to the Superbowl on their first full season.

In fact, I'm surprised he made it that far, WHILE still earning the team's trust for him to lead them. If he was really THAT crappy of a quarterback, why do his teammates like him? He's been put under the microscope for pretty much the entire season, and he pulled through. But the media and "sports fans" just wouldn't give this poor guy a rest. Any normal man would've been totally physically and mentally destroyed a LONG time ago...but he made it this far.

Talk about fair, eh?

[PacNW_CE]

If Rex Grossman isn't the worst quarterback to reach the superbowl, he's damn close. The man looked about as comfortable in the pocket as a cow does in line to get on the McDonalds truck. He may be a super swell guy, but I suspect his career as a starter is over. It's not a matter of WILL he throw a ******* airball interception, but a matter of WHEN.

FYI, I am going to stand up in my cubicle at 3pm today and in my best over the top sing song voice say "Goulet!". That was my favorite commercial hands down. Does anyone really think THE Shula would lose to Jay-Z at any variety of football? Sorry Doritos add with the spicy/cheesey/bold motif, but chicks that hot don't walk down the street with a bag of your product in their hands. I saw where the Snickers add was going before the bar hit Mechanic #1's mouth. Hell, Fu was in the kitchen and knew what was happening simply because I uttered the words "this is not going to end well."

[brookelyn_FD]

Originally posted by pdiep49:
The pre-game show was horrible and the half-time show with Prince was barely tolerable.

Best commercial was the Blockbuster rabbit and gerbil using the mouse.

WHOA! you're kidding right? Prince was amazing!! He kicks *** at guitar.

[seductivpancake]

Originally posted by brookelyn_FD:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by pdiep49:
The pre-game show was horrible and the half-time show with Prince was barely tolerable.

Best commercial was the Blockbuster rabbit and gerbil using the mouse.

WHOA! you're kidding right? Prince was amazing!! He kicks *** at guitar. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Prince looked like Rosie the Riveter last night.

[brookelyn_FD]

That's what is so great about Prince, he comes off so feminine but soo dam n sexy at the same time. It's a mystery.

[seductivpancake]

Originally posted by brookelyn_FD:
That's what is so great about Prince, he comes off so feminine but soo dam n sexy at the same time. It's a mystery.
That is true. Ill give you that.

[fu_schnickens]

That game was boring - very boring, and I believe I've finally figured out why. Honestly, it shouldn't have been boring. It was a GAME until even the last 5 minutes according to the score board right? I should have been rivited. The fact was, it was a lopsided crushing by the Colts. The score was close, but it felt like 50-17 instead of 29-17. The stats back this up. Chicago's offense was horrendous (save for runs by Thomas Jones). Grossman was aweful this game. 4 turnovers and multiple checkdowns when not under THAT much pressure which resulted in 3-outs. The Bears were clearly outplayed and not the better team. Too bad - the game even started out really well for them. I'll just end this segment by saying Grossman is no Dilfer.

"Some people say that at 3:00 Robert Goulet shows up and messes with their stuff!" Hilarious and it wasn't shown until the 3rd quarter.

Prince - good entertainer, his best days are behind him. Short, high-pitched, too much makup, scarf around the hair, efeminate male = Sexy? Which trashy romance novel was this the Night in Shining Armor? I'll bet it was one with the I Can't Believe It's Not Butter guys brother on it. You know, the "Fredo-like" brother to Michael Corleone.

[Brimtown]

Just be glad the Bears didn't face New England. Asante Samuel would have been feasting on Rex Grossman. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/59.gif

[PacNW_CE]

You know, I kinda miss that "need hair, will travel" thing now. This shaved head thing has become my signature. Ok, so really it was Vin Deisel's signature and I stole it.

Wait, maybe it should read "Jade Raymond's Future Boyfriend"

THAT'D BE RAD, and true at the same time.....

[fu_schnickens]

Originally posted by Brimtown:
Just be glad the Bears didn't face New England. Asante Samuel would have been feasting on Rex Grossman. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/59.gif

I think any NFL back would have been feasting on those Moonball lobs.

Pat's better pay Samuel - no questions - quit hording millions under the cap - pay that man top DB money.

[Angel_Aries]

The score was close, but it felt like 50-17 instead of 29-17.
DoubleDittos on that FU.
The Colts would have scored 40-17 had it not been for the rain. The Bears are used to playing in inclement weather whereas the Colts are used to being in a protective dome.

[Mookel]

Watching Rex Grossman stumble and fumble around like an Irishman on St. Patrick's Day was the most entertaining part of the game.

[UkyoTachibana]

Let's all just agree on one thing: Nobody wanted to see Rex Grossman succeed. Let's just leave it at that.

Rex played like a rookie in the Superbowl. Because he IS technically a rookie, playing in a Superbowl. DURR DURR. But he'll be back... hopefully better than ever.

Because we don't really have better alternatives. :/

[PacNW_CE]

Ukyo, I was calling for Brian Greise before the start of the 4th quarter. After the game, I realized that calling for Brian Greise isn't necessarily an upgrade over Rex Grossman.

You're last statement says it all: You are screwed because this is your quarterback unless they (the Bears front office) grow a pair an sign someone in the off season. I thought Chicago was a major market? Why won't the owner spend money on his players/coaches? (so says the Patriots fan who's team won't spend money to save their lives)

[MuttonChopYaz]

Originally posted by PacNW_CE:
It's not a matter of WILL he throw a ******* airball interception, but a matter of WHEN.

I will always remember turning around in my desk chair just in time to see Grossman toss the fatal pass. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/51.gif

I wish I had caught the beginning of the game, however. First ever opening kickoff return for a touchdown in Super Bowl history, if I'm not mistaken?

[AUmike734]

I didn't feel like digging up the college FB thread, but today is National Signing Day and I'm excited. Auburn has one of their best recruiting classes in a long time(#8 by most). It's hard to put a lot of faith in 17 and 18 year old kids who may or may not be for real, but it sure is nice knowing that some of the nation's and SE's best talent is going to suit up for the Tigers. The SEC has SIX teams in the top ten this year(UF, UT, USC(watch out for Spurrier),LSU, AU, and UGA.) This is pretty much the "last hoorah" for CFB until the spring game(and then of course, September). Now it's time to really focus on my other passion, College Basketball!!

[pdiep49]

Originally posted by brookelyn_FD:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by pdiep49:
The pre-game show was horrible and the half-time show with Prince was barely tolerable.

Best commercial was the Blockbuster rabbit and gerbil using the mouse.

WHOA! you're kidding right? Prince was amazing!! He kicks *** at guitar. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I do give him credit for the guitar skills but the stage show was meh http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif .

[udstien]

Originally posted by brookelyn_FD:
That's what is so great about Prince, he comes off so feminine but soo dam n sexy at the same time. It's a mystery.



for me being a guy, i think prince is a pretty guy,back in the 80's, hes getting old now and i can tell.