The NFL Thread (with added College Football)

[UK Redsox]

Did Bill Callahan throw Superbowl XXXVII ?

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/ex-raiders-claim-coach-lost-super-bowl-xxxvii-purpose-article-1.1245520

[Rotterdam]

Just finished watching Sunday's game (having avoided the score ala The Likely Lads) - really chuffed for the niners, certainly makes up for last nights shower of shite.

[Reuben]

I'm flying to San Fran next Sept. Was hoping to catch a home fixture on the opening weekend.  If 49ers win Superbowl however they'll play the opening fixture which would be the Thursday before I assume  - bah! 
Don't mind who wins it - 49ers have never lost a Superbowl have they?  Be nice for Ray Lewis to go out with a win too.

[ADVILLAFAN]

I'm flying to San Fran next Sept. Was hoping to catch a home fixture on the opening weekend.  If 49ers win Superbowl however they'll play the opening fixture which would be the Thursday before I assume  - bah! 
Don't mind who wins it - 49ers have never lost a Superbowl have they?  Be nice for Ray Lewis to go out with a win too.

Yes, I'm in the strange position of not really minding who wins. It's not the Packers or worse still the Patriots, so all is well with the NFL world.

[UK Redsox]

Be nice for Ray Lewis to go out with a win too.

Why ?

http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/47958/remembering-the-ray-lewis-controversy

June 5, 2000 — Lewis agrees to a plea bargain — his murder and aggravated assault charges are dropped in exchange for his testimony against Sweeting and Oakley. As part of the deal, he also pleads guilty to obstruction of justice (for telling people in his limo to keep quiet) and receives a year of probation.

June 6, 2000 — Lewis takes the stand and testifies against Oakley and Sweeting. A full transcript of that day’s court proceedings can be found here.

June 13, 2000 — Facing a life sentence, Joseph Sweeting and Reginald Oakley are acquitted of murder and assault charges after the jury deliberated for less than five hours.

August 17, 2000 — NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue fines Lewis $250,000 for obstructing the police investigation. That amount is believed to be the largest fine for an NFL player in cases not involving substance abuse. Tagliabue adds that Lewis will be fined another $250,000 and subject to suspension if he violates his probation.

2003 — Gladys Robinson, Baker’s grandmother, sues Lewis for $10 million. She and Lewis reach an undisclosed settlement.

2004 — The family of Kellye Smith, Richard Lollar's then-fiancé who was pregnant at the time, sues Lewis (on behalf of her and Lollar’s daughter) for $13 million. They also reach a settlement, which includes a confidentiality clause.

[UK Redsox]

Ray Lewis linked to performance enhancing drugs again. However, its the NFL, so no one cares

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130129/the-strange-lab-that-lured-numerous-athletes/#all

[Reuben]

Not a fan of Ray Lewis then?

My Superbowl programme has arrived today apparently so will have a good old read later!

[UK Redsox]

Lewis seems to get a pass from the media for his involvement with the murders and his PED connections. Added to that is his reborn, holier than thou attitude...... Plus there's that stupid dance

its difficult for me as a Raiders fan to back the Niners but I will be tomorrow.

[PeterWithesShin]

No watching the Superduperbowl for me this year. Just realised it's this weekend and i've got to be at 5.30am Monday.

[UK Redsox]

No watching the Superduperbowl for me this year. Just realised it's this weekend and i've got to be at 5.30am Monday.

"Got to be" what ?

[PeterWithesShin]

Just be man, just be.

[Brend'Watkins]

Justis watched the National anthem for the Super Bowl. Seriously, what the fuck? Is cringe worthy a sport on it's own in the states?

[cdbearsfan]

Still not as shit as "God Save the Queen".

[UK Redsox]

Justis watched the National anthem for the Super Bowl. Seriously, what the fuck? Is cringe worthy a sport on it's own in the states?

If you want cringeworthy, try being at Yankee Stadium for "God Bless America".

[UK Redsox]

Still not as shit as "God Save the Queen".

Exactly, I detest that song.