49ers-Giants NFC Championship Open Thread
by Dave Choate on Jan 22, 2012 6:00 PM EST
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PrintBasically, this is the NFC version of the game you just watched. One team that's mostly offense versus a team that's mostly defense.
Still, I think you could make the reasonable argument that these teams are a little more balanced. The 49ers showed they could hang in with the high-octane Saints last weekend, while the Giants played pretty good defense against both the Packers and Falcons.
I'm actually looking forward to watching this one. Hope you'll join me in tracking all the action and sharing here at The Falcoholic.
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one question guys...
Why wasn’t that a touchdown catch my Lee Evans? I thought da play was over when da ball break da plain with posession
by jgreedy on Jan 22, 2012 6:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Only took one step I think- didn't complete the catch is what they call it nowadays. But it should have been a TD
by The_Falconer on Jan 22, 2012 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
Because as his second foot hit, the ball was knocked out
I think that’s the correct call. He was still “in the act” of making the catch in that situation.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
Close one but I agree with this assessment.
Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.
Vince Lombardi
by armchair quarterback on Jan 22, 2012 6:29 PM EST up reply actions
that what i was thinking
But i thought the " complete catch" is when a player is going out of bounds or to da ground..
by jgreedy on Jan 22, 2012 6:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
all in all
He should have ssecured da ball.
by jgreedy on Jan 22, 2012 7:42 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
tough sh--
come on. you know he always calls all the upper tier playoffs games.
Just mute it or deal with it.
by brotherbrown on Jan 22, 2012 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
steven tyler sings?
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
You all should go to the team's SB site to chat.
It’s more intense!
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
Niners Nation
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
by InMattWeTrust on Jan 22, 2012 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
Wandered over to the raven blog. Didn't post anything. Anger and sadness reign
Guys threatening to shoot each other while debating if it was the holders fault.
It was a good hold.
He just hooked the kick.
BUT how about Belichick not icing the kicker? BB was very smart in that situation because Cundiff was rushing out to the field to get the kick off, and he rushed the kick because of it.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 6:44 PM EST up reply actions
if he missed it then Ravens would be lambasted for icing their own kicker.
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
He would've made it if he'd had a timeout called.
I believe the stats are actually in favor of not calling the timeout (if you’re on D)
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 6:48 PM EST up reply actions
one never knows. I’m sure he feels he can make that kick with his balls on fire.
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
he's probably going to go set his balls on fire now.
i probably would if I missed an easy one like that.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 6:50 PM EST up reply actions
man watching cundif miss made me have a flshback of Nate Kaeding missing that game tying kick against the patriots a few years ago. :(
If Halladay, Lee, and Hamels all break their arms while playing tag in the clubhouse, We'll be set
by suicide bunting is a sin on Jan 22, 2012 6:43 PM EST reply actions
No wonder Rob Parker hates Atlanta
the dude they put on the “you call the play” commercial for the Falcons looks like a dumbass.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 6:49 PM EST reply actions
I think that's when you go from being normal to being crazy.
You can get that carved in your head hair, but not on your stomach when you look like a gorilla. No sir.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
Damn
anyone else hear the crowd yell “Cruuuuuuz”?
I feel less bad about the Packers in our stadium last year, now.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 6:52 PM EST reply actions
I think more NY fans have moved out west than pack fans moving south but either way still pretty sad
I still feel bummed at how loud a roar for a fullback was in our dome.
we need a SB win bad. We need new-gen fans to have faith and want to follow.
GB & NY have so many fans from all across the country giving the appearance of travelers. Not many ATL fans outside of the South. Kudos to our So. Cal. representatives.
lol @ the unsportsmanlike
He climbed on top of a camera stand and folded his arms.
the NFL sucks.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 7:02 PM EST reply actions
rules be damned.
I do know what the rulings on that are, also.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 7:02 PM EST up reply actions
it's only because he climbed on the camera stand
which, by rule, is a “prop” for celebration, thus drawing the flag.
It’s BS, but what can you do.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
Stupid Call
I’m wondering why it is the Packers can jump into the stands and play grab ass with the fans after a TD,but what Davis did is unsportsmanlike.Idiots.
hahaha you just said that and Buck just said why it's legal on air.
but I agree. It’s a load of ass.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
They can.
Any team is allowed, probably because it’s an interaction with fans.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
LET'S GO GIANTS!!!
Beat them stinking 49ers!!! Punish them for what they did to the Saints!!!
NFL rules make no sense...
and why do the Packers get a special exemption to their TD celebration?
by Statesboro Blues on Jan 22, 2012 7:08 PM EST reply actions
Raining up there. That must be the storm that's gonna hit us tomorrow in Socal
Man, I hate climbing telephone poles in the rain. Think I’ll sit in my van all day.
Does that mean.....
that James Harrison should have all of his helmet to helmet kill shots “grandfathered in” too?
by Statesboro Blues on Jan 22, 2012 7:18 PM EST reply actions
Absolutely
And my crotch grab celebration should be grandfathered in.Why are they still kicking me out of the Dome for that.
Remember back in the 80's when WR's used to wear scuba gloves in the days before receiver gloves?
I wonder if they would be better in the rain than these new fangled WR gloves. Receiver glove get pretty damn slick when they’re wet.
If anything, this season shows how bad a coach Mike Singletary was.
And to think, some wanted him as the Falcons head coach. How much would that have sucked?
by Statesboro Blues on Jan 22, 2012 7:48 PM EST reply actions
Yeah,it was a tough few years there.
I’m not sure how much credit Singletary deserves or even who the GM is there.But,That Oline and Dfront seven was built while Singletary was the HC.Someone there knows exactly how to build a roster for a consistent future.They’ll be competitive for a long time with that foundation.
Rumor breaking on Twitter.....
Chip Kelly to Tampa.
by Statesboro Blues on Jan 22, 2012 8:05 PM EST reply actions
Yes!
That’s a division rival we won’t have to worry about any time soon!
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 22, 2012 8:07 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Cruz is beastin' it up
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Vernon Davis may have a head full of sawdust.....
but he’s singlehandedly carrying SF to the Super Bowl.
by Statesboro Blues on Jan 22, 2012 8:47 PM EST reply actions
stop shaking your head eli
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Damn
This is unfortunate. Hope he is all right.
Insert Chris Tucker: "You got knocked the fugg out!"
Good to see him walk off.
eli almost got his neck broke on that sack
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
This guy has been pretty bad returning kicks
that could very well cost em the game
Prescient.
Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
by CasanovaWong on Jan 23, 2012 12:33 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
did it touch him???
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
yes.
Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.
Vince Lombardi
by armchair quarterback on Jan 22, 2012 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
well, that play blown dead looks familiar.
Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.
Vince Lombardi
by armchair quarterback on Jan 22, 2012 9:23 PM EST reply actions
can't advance a muffed punt?
Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.
Vince Lombardi
by armchair quarterback on Jan 22, 2012 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
nope
In the case of a muffed punt, it is possible for the punting team to recover the ball and continue the drive, but at least in NCAA and NFL rules, they cannot advance the ball on that same play.
TIL
Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.
Vince Lombardi
by armchair quarterback on Jan 22, 2012 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
what a frakking turdsack!
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
that safety seemed to be there early
Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.
Vince Lombardi
by armchair quarterback on Jan 22, 2012 9:29 PM EST reply actions
also a lil facemask action
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
New law of physics
when Joe Buck announces games, the team I want to win will lose.
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
who are you going for?
I tried to trace the thread but failed.
Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.
Vince Lombardi
by armchair quarterback on Jan 22, 2012 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
niners were my childhood team
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Should have brought it back all the way
that would have been the greatest make up play ever
SF
8:34 left in the game.No receptions by WRs in the game for SF.
this is a good game!
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
If the Giants win,
Then the last three teams to beat the Falcons in the playoffs will have gone to the Super Bowl. Cardinals, Packers, …
I’m just sayin’.
by elroy on Jan 22, 2012 9:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions
We've tried beating ourselves. It doesn't work
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
not good. de-fense!
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
I hope to see this type of defensive play in ATL next season
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Smith looked great last week
But this kid is a career game manager.
"NLDS or bust" - Bobby Cox
We don't have to continue to settle Atlanta. We're better than that.
He looked pretty similar
He only really looked good on those last two drives. That offense was TERRIBLE for 54 minutes.
True
San Fran needs a QB and a receiver to go along with that defense.
"NLDS or bust" - Bobby Cox
We don't have to continue to settle Atlanta. We're better than that.
by DopeFalcons on Jan 22, 2012 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
where was he throwing that ball?
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
that would have been the most epic catch ever
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Wouldn't have topped Tyree
and the Giants don’t deserve both
Take a chance Alex
Come on man throw the freaking thing
why make the overtime rules all complicated?
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
It's not fair for a simple 60 yard drive for the 30 yard line and a FG, think about it!
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
by InMattWeTrust on Jan 22, 2012 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
OT is one thing the NCAA does right
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 22, 2012 10:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
They really aren't that complicated
They just have a real tough time explaining them
Niners just screwed themselves out of an interception.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 10:15 PM EST reply actions
oh no.. a fumble by SF.
Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.
Vince Lombardi
by armchair quarterback on Jan 22, 2012 10:27 PM EST reply actions
williams...again
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Both games
are going to have that “what a way to lose” ending, save a miracle from SF at this point. That’s just awful.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 10:28 PM EST reply actions
Damn
What a shitty way to lose, whose the bigger goat Cundiff or Williams?
williams. cost his team 7+ points because of stupid blunders
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Well both cost their teams the game
I call it a tie
Ravens' loss is partially on the coaching staff.
They had a timeout, they knew that their kicker was rushing onto the field, they should’ve called a TO.
Williams, though, has failed on PRs twice.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
Williams was filling in for injured Ginn
He didn’t have the reps the entire season.
Cundiff’s been kicking all season long. Not saying kicking’s easy.
by PurpleDRANKnotJUICE on Jan 22, 2012 11:30 PM EST up reply actions
As a former football player
I can say that there’s no excuse. If the man ahead of you goes down, you have to step up and be ready, even if you have little reps. The backups get reps in practice, so it’s not like he went in totally cold.
Next man up, as they say.
But I feel bad for the guy. The weather was awful and he got the short end of the stick as far as the position he was in. You’ve gotta make that play, though.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 23, 2012 12:41 AM EST up reply actions
That kid is gonna be getting death threats.
"NLDS or bust" - Bobby Cox
We don't have to continue to settle Atlanta. We're better than that.
Ladies and gentlemen, sports fans!
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
i would just take knees and kick it
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Two weeks of Boston/NY media circle jerking.
Just wonderful.
by Statesboro Blues on Jan 22, 2012 10:33 PM EST reply actions
I've learned not to watch any nfl media.
Ever!
Makes for more peaceful days.
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by Va Falcon 88 on Jan 22, 2012 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
in both games
It was won/lost by special teams
Icing the kicker is so dumb.
In this case, it might be okay because of the rain and such, but still, even the stats say not icing is the wiser choice.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 10:34 PM EST reply actions
Billicheck didn't do it in the last game
by brotherbrown on Jan 22, 2012 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
Yep, and it was a wise decision
in part because he noticed that the Ravens kicker was rushing to get in position.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think
there has ever been two worse endings to otherwise good games. Brutal.
Yep.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
just as God scripted
giants and patriots
…
why does that sound familiar?
There you go
If you beat the Falcons in the playoffs you will definitely go to the Super Bowl.
by falconfanatic79 on Jan 22, 2012 10:35 PM EST via mobile reply actions
at the very least
the Cardinals could have very well won it if it wasn’t for some Steeler magic.
If you are Saints you don’t need the Falcons in the playoffs to win.
by brotherbrown on Jan 22, 2012 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
So....
can I skip over this Super Bowl?
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 10:37 PM EST reply actions
Sadly, you're probably right.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
I've been thinking about skipping it to
but it’s to hard to avoid
like 9-11
or all U.S. major Holidays.
I get so tired of
“Merry Christmas”,
“Happy New Year”,
“what did you eat for thanksgiving”?
“Who are you going as for Halloween?”
STFU!!!!!
by brotherbrown on Jan 22, 2012 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
I'll probably watch that for the Falcons representatives.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 10:42 PM EST up reply actions
Niners and Ravens
Definately would have been a more fan-friendly sexier matchup in superbowl 46, and very much would have like that intrigue, but larger tv markets always win out.
So the rematch is on.
BTW is the superbowl hangover still in effect?
It’s kinda waned lately.
Anything but this
would have been a better match-up. Both teams can’t lose right?
what you mean?
the NYG NE matchup you don’t like?
If that’s true, then yeah, but it is what it is.
What would YOU have thought of a SF BAL matchup?
And any idea for the 2013 superbowl?
I think the Saints somehow make it as the Falcons are still figuring things out.
I think the Falcons have a great 2013 season however.
by brotherbrown on Jan 22, 2012 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
Hoping that...
Just like Brady gets an opportunity for revenge, in Peyton’s house no less, that the Falcons go and win the super bowl in new orleans next year!
by The_Falconer on Jan 22, 2012 10:51 PM EST up reply actions
Yes
I dislike both teams very much, and can’t cheer against both if they are playing each other. Plus all this annoying hype and seeing the Tyree catch 1000’s during the next week is gonna blow. Really hoped the Niners would take it all.
Niners...
would have been storybook
But remember…
none of the final four are Falcons teams, so to me I don’t really give a sh—
by brotherbrown on Jan 22, 2012 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
And for next year
Obviously picking the Falcons, and seeing a team like Houston make it from the AFC would be cool.
Falcons farther away that i thought
Watching these 4 Olines and Dlines today shows how far the Falcons have left to improve to get to this level.We’re farther off than I thought going into today.These games were big boy fights in the trenches on a totally different level from where we are.
True, but
once again the team that beat the Falcons is going to the Super Bowl…
its because
overcoming the immense challenges the Falcons presented made beating almost any other team in the playoffs easy!
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Any body see Good Luck Chuck?
Falcon’s are always the bridesmaid, never the bride. Whoever plays the Falcons in the playoffs goes to the Super Bowl
by PurpleDRANKnotJUICE on Jan 22, 2012 11:33 PM EST up reply actions
He's a douche
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by Va Falcon 88 on Jan 22, 2012 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
he coached a good game, and Williams botched it. He was at a loss for words.
I have no opinion on the guy, personally. I just thought it was entertaining watching him stammer.
He turned a bad team into a Super Bowl candidate.
He can act however he pleases….for now.
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