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General => Rants and Stuff => Topic started by: GreenMonsta on September 11, 2008, 01:19:51 AM
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I've wanted to start a rant for some time but I didn't have anything worth talking about until now. Now I'm not sure if anyone will even comment due to the lack of sports on this forum so I guess ill see how it goes.
COME ON! I mean really? Now understand that I'm from the greater Boston area were your either a sports fan or your a . . . well i don't know but most of us are sports fans. Now with our recent run of luck in the past eight or nine years or so we have become used to winning. This isn't necessarily the best thing but its a reality. We went so long having the worst football team, a good baseball team that never won and a basketball team that used to be great but hasn't been good for twenty years, (this excludes the Bruins) to one of the most successful cities in major sports since the millennium. That kind of swing would effect anyone. So anyway this season for the Patriots was the most disappointing thing I have ever seen, and trust me after last years superbowl that's saying a lot. So here comes Tom Brady arguably the best QB of all time coming off the statistically best season of any QB ever to save the day and bring the Pats back to the superbowl and win this time. "SpyGate" is as in the past as it can be and we now have the motivation to show everyone that we're the best once again. This is all until sweet little Tom Brady goes down in the first quarter of the first game against a team that the Pats were projected to destroy. (Crying in agony)
How do we go on? Do we hope that somehow lightning will strike twice and Matt Cassell will turn out to be an amazing quarterback just like Tom did when he came off the bench? Or do we hope against hope that this team can hold out the season with maybe 5 losses and possably make the playoffs. If that happens every Patriots fan in New England will be hoping that they see Tom Brady on the field for the late games. Who knows with a torn ACL no one knows. So I write this in complete and utter agony all the while knowing that Brady or not, I will suffer through the season watching the team I love attempt not getting smoked entirely be the whole league.
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I"m originally from Mass. :) I'm a fairweather fan of sports.
I'll always repeat my father though, when it comes to Boston teams.
They'll always rip your heart out.
I hope Brady heals well.
Its early in the season, I'm sure the team will pull together. :)
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Your father is a wise man
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I don't think that only Patriot fans lost something here. Tom Brady, imo, IS the best quarterback of all time. There are two guys in the NFL that if/when lost hurts fans of not only the Patriots but fans of football. Those two are Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. So, while I'm not from Boston I can sympathize with you on this one as a fan of the NFL.
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Come on Monsta, don't give in yet! We may have lost Tom Brady, but we still have Belichek. I feel that losing Brady just means that the Pats won't be blowing teams out this year. Instead, they'll win by a touchdown or field goal.
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Oh don't get me wrong Gotskowski is a good kicker and I have faith in the team. I will however be watching these games with a little less confidence and I will be a little more reserved to get my hopes up. I will always follow this team good or bad. Like in 2002 when we came off the first super bowl win and had a bad year. It just hurts more now because Brady has finally come out at the unchallenged best QB in the league and possibly the best of all time and now hes out for the year. It stinks but I will follow, especially if Belichek is leading the way. He always seem to know how to make his team and players work in the best possible way.
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Alright! I'll come clean...I'm a hardcore Bears fan but little piece of me died after hearing Tom Brady was out for the season. Put it this way, me and my wife got a cat last year and she let me name him. Guess what his name is???? Well it's Brady....*Sigh*
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That's awesome. My buddy has two dogs and their names are Fenway and Belichek. I jealous my dogs name is Buddy how Arthur of me.
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So, I'm half watching the game while cooking some meals for the upcoming week... Pats are up 13-3 over the Jets. Seems like they are doing well without Brady. :)
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I feel your pain Green Monsta, but at least you don't root for the Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots are better than one man, and have been for a while. He may be the glue, but he isn't the entire team, and they will make it without him. Have faith man, have faith. I have a feeling you will be pleasantly surprised with their reaction, and comeback, from this team tragedy.
As for my Hawks....well.....all I can say is ugh. I am hoping we start to look up.
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Don't give up hope!
Cassell did pretty good today, all things considered. Didn't make too many mistakes. I think he'll do just fine.
Oh yeah, and BOOYA 2-0 Pats so far! ;D
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Oh yeah guy. 2-0 isnt too bad. So far I cant complain. I wasnt really expressing my loss of faith in the team I was expressing my feeling of loss about Brady. Dont get me wrong the Pats are a good enough team to stick this season out with Cassell as QB. The D-Fence has to stay though and the O-Line needs to continue to grant him the time he needs. For at least the first half of the season were gonna need to rely on the running game and Wes Welker to do most of the offense. Dont be surprised if Welker ends up having the most receptions this year on the team.
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At least you're not a Seahawk fan.
I mean, I'm honestly beginning to doubt we'll beat the freakin' Rams! :'(
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That'll be quite an exciting game. Like pre-season, only not as important.
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Hahahaha. Only not as important. That kills me. Hey I know it might not look good but look at the pats Pre Brady. They were one of the worst teams in the NFL forever. They had never won a Superbowl and didn't look like they were going to until they got rid of Bledsoe. Listen most of my life Boston teams sucked so we Bostonians know what its like to follow a loosing franchise. You just never know when its your teams turn to be great.
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You just never know when its your teams turn to be great.
It was 2006, when the Steelers stole it from us. /end bitterness.
But yeah, this Sunday is going to be a rather boring game to watch, but I'll watch it. At least Tampa plays someone exciting (Originally born in Tampa so I get to follow them around too.)
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Hey do me a favor and lets not talk about Tampa. Those guys and thier not willing to loose first place in the AL east makes me angry. All I want it a Red Sox division championship again and no Tampa's like "F you guys". Suck. I liked it better when the Rays stunk but hey at least its not the Yanks.
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Heh heh, don't get me started about the Rays. My only source of sporty-happyness this year. Should be a great playoff series.
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Oh ill get you started, damn your Rays with thier winning and stuff. I hate it when they win and we don't damn them.
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The Sox will conquer the Rays.
That is all. 8)
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If this last series, and the series before last are any indication, the Rays possess the ability to beat the BoSox easily. Granted, we've had a pretty rough month so far, but hey. Even with a rough September we're still 1 1/2 games up. :)
Though today's loss to Min hurts. :( Not used to watching the Bullpen giving up runs like that.
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When it comes to the Sox, I throw all logic out the window. ;D
They will conquer all. So shall it be. 8)
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Woah slow down there skippy, did you say easily. Ok your guys took 4 out of the last 6 right. I'll give you that but was it easy? idk, I mean the two games the Rays lost to the sox were blow outs and at least two more were won in either the 9th or extra innings. So it seems they are very closely matched. I mean almost too closely. When it comes down to it you never know what is going to win one of the close games and with two blow outs each we can't say either here or there. I will give it to you, the Rays bullpen looks to be in better shape than the RedSox and im not used to that idea but its the truth. That is the deciding factor in this and who knows maybe the Sox will win maybe they wont.
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You also have to take into account how the Rays have been winning against other teams. Not only do they sit idly for 9 innings against the BoSox, but they also tend to do it with teams that aren't as good. So you do have me there. Though, don't forget that last loss. 10-3. So yeah, the Rays won 4 out of 6, both games they lost they lost early on and the games that were even remotely close into the 8-9th innings were won. So I agree with you on that, this series will be a great one to watch with no clear winner until the games have been played.
That being said. Tampa will have home advantage and that does play into it. Boston has shown all year that they're not that good in the Trop, besides the one blowout and the very close game earlier in the year (I think... it could be that the BoSox blowout earlier this week is their only win all year in the Trop.)
That is if Tampa wins a game here against the Twins. Oh, and BJ Upton will be back. He's a pretty big factor when it comes to the Rays. How it's looking right now, the Rays will be near 100% when it comes to October, and that just means they're going to be getting better.
On another note, somewhat related, I hope LAA loses in the first round. Horribly. Like, they get completely shut out for 3 games, with the other team blowing them out of the water.
If my stats are wrong, I blame my bad tasting coffee and that I've only just woken up.
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Yeah the Pats are 3 and 1. Not bad so far even though Cassell still makes me want to cry half the time. Also the sox are doing good so I cant complain anymore.
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I hope the Angels can make it a five game series, that would be nice of them... and Patriots. lol. Dolphins. lol.
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First of all I would hope the same thing of the White Sox. I mean we Sox have to stick together and what better common ground than the elimination of tampa. Also look at San Diego, they didnt do to hot against the dolphins. Actually the Patriots have a long history involving sucking while playing the Dolphins. They beat us 2004 after we had the longest consecutive win streak in history and then we went on to win the super bowl so I dont take it to heart to much. Also you gotta give something here. I mean we could possably hve one of the worst QB's in the league and we're 3 and 1, not too bad right?
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I was laughing at how the Dolphins, out of all the teams, seem to have the Patriots number for some weird reason. And a sad fact that people seem to ignore is that a quality QB isn't what's needed to win games on a weekly basis, but a solid team surrounding a quality QB carries weight. Just because you have a... well I wouldn't call him one of the worst but he's pretty bad, doesn't mean your team automatically sucks. You guys still have Moss. You guys still have that Defense. You still have an amazing O-Line, I believe. Hell, I could probably play and make the Patriots still look good.
And for the record, I was happy with both baseball games tonight. Boston and LAA both played an excellent game that was exciting and fun to watch (even if the commentators were a bit hard to bear with), and Boston will be coming to Tampa come Friday. The game last night, the epic five hour game that I could have watched two Lord of the Rings films through, was the Boston style of baseball that I loved in 2004. It was a shame they lost, but also a blessing because it meant Tampa and Boston would play today, which is what I wanted.
And the Seahawks are pathetic. Going the way of the Mariners, it seems.
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Yay, I'm happy the Sox beat the Angels, although I'm mad because both my brother and dad got to go to the game and not me! >:(
Red Sox/ Rays? Gonna be interesting.
And I still have faith in the Pats. Sunday's game was a pretty decent one, I thought.
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Curse the Rays!!! My White Sox are out now. Put the Devil back on there and keep them in the cellar.......
All in all though I'm not mad at the Rays. The White Sox were predicted by the so called "experts" to battle the Royals for last place. So, although I am dissapointed, it was a nice season and a division title.
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Parrott- I agree with you whole heartedly about it being more about the team than about any individual player. Personally I think Belichek is one of the best coaches of all time when it comes to making the best out of a TEAM. I never really thought we were done. I had a feeling that we could still win our division and make the playoffs but in the end it often comes down to what desicions your QB makes. And no im not saying Cassell is the worst but im saying he is pretty bad at times. Although he is still getting used to the game seeing how he spent years on the bench and hadnt started a game since high school. This was only his fourth start in the NFL so he could develop to be a decent QB.
The sox on the other hand are just down right electrifiying. And forgive me for saying so because I sound like a two bit announcer but its true. This team has played some amazing ball and I am excited to go and face off in Tampa. The problem I have is that more often than not in the recent years has the best series in the playoffs been played in the league championship and not in the world series. I mean this series between the Rays and the Sox is probably going to be better than anything we see in the series. Im not complaining seeing how the last two times the Sox went to the Series they smoked the other team after having tough games in the league series. This should be good!!
Madness- I feel for you man. You guys had a great team and deserved to be here as much as anyone. I was a little upset in the out come my self. Like you said though your team did a whole lot more than anyone thought possable and there is always next year for them to continue to proove themselves.
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This Friday is going to be spectacular. I'm not really afraid of the Rays losing because, even if they do end up not making it to the World Series, they got further than anyone in their right minds could have predicted. Tell me though, is it as weird for you as it is for me, that the Red Sox will be playing Tampa as the Wildcard and not the AL East Champs? I just get blown away every time I read that in an article, and very proud of what Madden has been able to accomplish with this team.
And I think that whoever wins the NLCS series is doomed to lose to whoever wins the ALCS. Though I will admit I'm intrigued of a possible Manny-Torre versus the Red Sox, on the World Series stage. That would be just as excited a series to watch as Tampa taking it all, almost.
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I hope the Dodgers meet the Sox in the World Series, just so the Sox can crush that whining punk Manny. 8)
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Alas. . I dont hold out much hope for the Dodgers, the Phillies are too good to go down and I dont think the Dodgers have a chance. Too bad because I would also like to see the Sox spank Manny. You know what, at this point the AL east champ title doesnt hold much weight for me. I see your point and it is a little wierd but the Sox have won it from the wild card spot before. I know Tampa is a great team and it will be a tight series so I guess we'll see.
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I'm predicting an incredibly tense and amazing series that will span 7 games.
And regardless of what happens, I am just so glad that the Yankees are nowhere to be seen. ;D
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I'm predicting an incredibly tense and amazing series that will span 7 games.
And regardless of what happens, I am just so glad that the Yankees are nowhere to be seen. ;D
Amen.
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Good call, I guess ditching Torre wasnt the best thing that Stienbrenner could have donr. I mean look at the Dodgers, I bet Stienbrenner is kicking himself right now. ;D
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What an amazing ALCS. Just, wow. :o
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Let us please all pause for a moment of silence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ok now thats that over and I have stifled my tears I can begin with agreeing with Parrot. Amazing in every way. I find it difficult to believe that it even made it to game seven. I mean in the end Tampa was really the better team. They were all season and right at the end with Garza of all people on the mound they proved it. I mean dont get me wrong I think the Angels were a better team than the Sox this year and we had no business beating them, but hey when it comes to October there are few teams who can consistently surprise you as much as the Sox. Im happy with the performance. Our starting pitchers didnt produce to their level and our hitting had no depth but we still rode that pony as far as we could. Hats off to Tampa and their efforts and good luck to them in the World Series. I hope they take it all. Now with all that out there in the open I would like to state that if the Sox are going to be successful in the season to come they need to come up with some solid hitters. We need some consistency in the line-up that Pedroia and Youk cant provide on their own. Also what are the odds that Tampa wants to trade that new pitcher that closed the game on us. Im sure we can offer a good player, like maybe Jason Varitek. Im kidding I love Tek but I feel it may be time for him to part with the Sox. As much as he has been a part of this team, his contract is up and we need to make moves to secure our place in the division next season. Ok well thats it from me. I better stop before I cry again seeing how my hopes now fall to the Pats and hopefully the Bruins tonight. We shall see what is in store for us Boston faithful.
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I'll echo what Green said. The series was simply amazing in every way, and while I too shed tears over my beloved Sox, I wish the Rays the best of luck in the World Series. Although I disagree with trading Varitek, he is the heart and soul of that ball club. Sure he wasn't up to par this season, but I think trading him would hurt us a lot.
Oh, and how about that Pats game last night?! 41-7! Booya!
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Alright I feel its needed to up-date this thread seeing how its still on the front page.
The Pats are in a three way tie with Indy and Buff at 5-3. Its a damn shame too seeing how the Pats could have won the game against Indy at least three times. Cassell has been showing great improvement in the past few weeks and I feel if the team starts playing to the level they are capable of playing at the still have a good shot at the division. I know that's a ways away at this point but hey tied for first isn't a bad thing, although we should rightfully be in first. I will maintain my hopes and we shall see what happens.
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I know its been a while since I've posted an up-date. I guess my crying really was premature. Cassell has turned out to be a good QB and is going off to be a starter somewhere next season. I guess I found it hard to believe that we as Pats fans could get lucky twice off of our back up QB's. The Pats need to win next week and if the Jets beat Miami (in Miami) then we make the playoffs, and not only that we would win our division. Heres hopeing.
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I got to hear Joe Theismann speak last week. He had several disparaging remarks to say about some of the current teams out there, but he was pretty funny, and a good speaker.
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That's cool. I'm sure he didn't have much to say about the Pats and if he did it probably wasn't too good. People in general don't like the Pats due to a couple of reasons. Mainly "Spy Gate" and the way they beat up on the whole NFL last season. I as a Pats fan understand this and I just try to let people remember that the Pats had never won a superbowl until 2001. That and the fact that Belichek is one of the best coaches of all time. Its cool that you got to hear him speak though and im glad it was a good time.