The NFL Thread (with added College Football)

[DaveD]

Took me back to the 80s that game, when hard nosed NFC defences used to shred twinkle toed AFC offences in Superbowl after Superbowl.  Denver probably have the worst offence in NFL champion history, but their defence was so good who cares. Deserved winners on the basis of their last two games alone.

[Villa in Denmark]

I'm really pissed off that I didn't register in time for the ridiculous sign up odds bet 888 were offering. An extra 8k (Danish!) would have been nice.

[olaftab]

OK it must be finished now so who's won?

Is it finished now?

[DaveD]

OK it must be finished now so who's won?

Is it finished now?

Nearly half-time

[adrenachrome]

OK it must be finished now so who's won?

Is it finished now?

Nearly half-time

I am looking forward to the half time show. I hear that Beyonce is going to get her rack out.

[Villa in Denmark]

OK it must be finished now so who's won?

Is it finished now?

Nearly half-time

I am looking forward to the half time show. I hear that Beyonce is going to get her rack out.

I've seen a sneak preview.  It's a rack of lamb left over from one of the car park barbecues.

[Villa in Denmark]

OK it must be finished now so who's won?

Is it finished now?

Nearly half-time

Are Boston still winning?

[DaveD]

OK it must be finished now so who's won?

Is it finished now?

Nearly half-time

Are Boston still winning?

The London Sillinannies have just taken the lead.

[usav]

It was not a good game, possibly one for the purists because of the dominance of defense.  Overall though, we can't complain as the two #1 seeds made it to the Super Bowl and probably the better defense won out, which is usually the way.

[ADVILLAFAN]

I enjoyed the MVPs of previous Super Bowls coming on and Tom Brady getting loudly booed 

Strange that in amongst it all, Marshawn Lynch retired.

Also Riley

Spoiler for Hiden:

The Racist

Cooper has been released by the Eagles.

Enjoyed the Super Bowl, nice to see the underdog win and Peyton deserves to be at least level with Eli for Super Bowl wins.

[Villa in Denmark]

I also enjoyed it too, largely because it was great to see the down and dirty arts of defensive linemen getting recognition (at least on the commentary over here). Also nice to see the hard work of a player like Von Miller get recognised with the MVP.

I'd guess Lynch is saying stop at a point whilst he's still got most of his brain cells, especially as the extent of the CTE problem becomes more apparent.

[UK Redsox]

The Peyton Manning sexual harassment scandal has reared its head again

http://deadspin.com/how-tennessee-s-sexual-harassment-allegations-caught-up-1759118435

[ADVILLAFAN]

Reported by sources that the Bears are Franchise tagging Jeffery.

Rumoured that after Jaylon Smith's medical at the combine he has ankle and knee issues and would miss all of the 2016 season.

[UK Redsox]

Looks like Peyton will be retiring

http://www.denverpost.com/paige/ci_29570921/paige-broncos-peyton-manning-will-ride-off-into

[ADVILLAFAN]

Looks like Peyton will be retiring

http://www.denverpost.com/paige/ci_29570921/paige-broncos-peyton-manning-will-ride-off-into

I think that's a wise decision. He struggled last season anyway, but managed to win a Super Bowl. Hard to see him having a great season in 2016.