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Showing posts with label Super Bowl. Show all posts
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
Super Bowl Recap
Great, great game last night. I think my favorite part was the post-win very-drunk-Big-Dog telephone conversation (which began with "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO"). Some comments re: the glory that was:
1. When are they going to get Bowie to do the halftime show? I would love that to no end. He's so nuts that it would undoubtedly be amazing, especially if it was stipulated that he had to wear his Ashes to Ashes video costume.
2. No gadget plays from the Wizard??? LAME! It was too bad he didn't have a 1st and goal from 2 gadget play (BOOM ROASTED).
3. I think a lot of this resentment is because I've been reading reader comments on ESPN articles about the game all day, but I'm so tired of hearing people complain about the calls in the game. I think the Burress catch, Harrison TD, and Roethlisberger TD (reversed) were all basically judgment calls. All went the Steelers way originally (and in my attempting-to-be-objective opinion, they all looked like they should have), and I thought all 3 were too close to overturn. Regarding the roughing the passer on the Cardinals, that has gotten called all year. Is it lame. Fuck yes! Should it be called like it has been all year? Fuck yes! I thought one call that was pretty iffy that totally almost reamed the Steelers was the hold in the endzone. That was really borderline, in my glorious opinion, and that iffiness was multiplied by the fact that the Steelers would have been much closer to putting that game away if it was a no-call. Admittedly, if I was a Cards fan, I would have been ripshit about the lack of a review on the game ending fumble, but apparently the booth looked at it and thought it didn't have to be reviewed.
4. I'm sure I'm beating a dead horse, but any lingering haters of Big Ben should be silenced after that ludicrous last drive. Despite a sieve-like offensive line, he evaded a sack on nearly every play on that drive (which probably took about 10 years off of my life) and led the Steelers on a drive that I will delight in seeing highlights of for years to come. I still can't believe how well that last drive went considering how much pressure he was under on every play. Unbelievable.
5. James Harrison is the scariest (and, maybe, best) dude ever. In addition to the obvious great play, I think he forced the Cards' O-line into at least two or three holds (one of which involved him being held so blatantly that, despite there being nobody (and only about two feet) between him and Warner, he was unable to get to him).
6. I was surprised the Steelers didn't try and run more during the third quarter. It would have set up the play-action for Ben and I think if they had stuck with it more (and what reason did they have not to, since they were up), they could have probably worn down the Cards' D.
7. A lot of people made a big deal about the Steelers defense falling apart in the fourth quarter, but considering how insanely good Warner is against the blitz and the talent of the receivers he was throwing to, I think it would be hard for anyone to stop them from getting a first down if they have four downs to do it and are going to throw every down (which was essentially the situation for the whole fourth quarter). I don't know why they ever tried to run the ball. The only thing that killed me about the Steelers D was the Fitzgerald catch-and-run, which was a hideous break-down.
8. So much historical foresightedness going on. ESPN's top 10 last night were the best plays in Super Bowl history. 3 from this game were on there. Sorry Larry, but your catch was not a top 10 play. Maybe if it was the game winner, but since it wasn't, I think not. Harrison's INT, I think, should be. That was so nuts in so many ways, and I think Holmes' catch deserved a top-2 place. Tyree's was probably better (more insane and even though it wasn't a TD, I'm pretty sure it saved the game, as it was 4th down). However, ESPN was saying best Super Bowl ever. I haven't seen every Super Bowl, but I feel like this one had too many lulls in great action to be the best (definitely the best I've seen though, but I'm biased). And I might even argue that it could be the best 4th quarter in a Super Bowl ever, what with the wild comeback and then the drive to end all drives.
All in all though, an amazing game for a Steelers fan, and I thought a pretty fun game for a neutral.
1. When are they going to get Bowie to do the halftime show? I would love that to no end. He's so nuts that it would undoubtedly be amazing, especially if it was stipulated that he had to wear his Ashes to Ashes video costume.
2. No gadget plays from the Wizard??? LAME! It was too bad he didn't have a 1st and goal from 2 gadget play (BOOM ROASTED).
3. I think a lot of this resentment is because I've been reading reader comments on ESPN articles about the game all day, but I'm so tired of hearing people complain about the calls in the game. I think the Burress catch, Harrison TD, and Roethlisberger TD (reversed) were all basically judgment calls. All went the Steelers way originally (and in my attempting-to-be-objective opinion, they all looked like they should have), and I thought all 3 were too close to overturn. Regarding the roughing the passer on the Cardinals, that has gotten called all year. Is it lame. Fuck yes! Should it be called like it has been all year? Fuck yes! I thought one call that was pretty iffy that totally almost reamed the Steelers was the hold in the endzone. That was really borderline, in my glorious opinion, and that iffiness was multiplied by the fact that the Steelers would have been much closer to putting that game away if it was a no-call. Admittedly, if I was a Cards fan, I would have been ripshit about the lack of a review on the game ending fumble, but apparently the booth looked at it and thought it didn't have to be reviewed.
4. I'm sure I'm beating a dead horse, but any lingering haters of Big Ben should be silenced after that ludicrous last drive. Despite a sieve-like offensive line, he evaded a sack on nearly every play on that drive (which probably took about 10 years off of my life) and led the Steelers on a drive that I will delight in seeing highlights of for years to come. I still can't believe how well that last drive went considering how much pressure he was under on every play. Unbelievable.
5. James Harrison is the scariest (and, maybe, best) dude ever. In addition to the obvious great play, I think he forced the Cards' O-line into at least two or three holds (one of which involved him being held so blatantly that, despite there being nobody (and only about two feet) between him and Warner, he was unable to get to him).
6. I was surprised the Steelers didn't try and run more during the third quarter. It would have set up the play-action for Ben and I think if they had stuck with it more (and what reason did they have not to, since they were up), they could have probably worn down the Cards' D.
7. A lot of people made a big deal about the Steelers defense falling apart in the fourth quarter, but considering how insanely good Warner is against the blitz and the talent of the receivers he was throwing to, I think it would be hard for anyone to stop them from getting a first down if they have four downs to do it and are going to throw every down (which was essentially the situation for the whole fourth quarter). I don't know why they ever tried to run the ball. The only thing that killed me about the Steelers D was the Fitzgerald catch-and-run, which was a hideous break-down.
8. So much historical foresightedness going on. ESPN's top 10 last night were the best plays in Super Bowl history. 3 from this game were on there. Sorry Larry, but your catch was not a top 10 play. Maybe if it was the game winner, but since it wasn't, I think not. Harrison's INT, I think, should be. That was so nuts in so many ways, and I think Holmes' catch deserved a top-2 place. Tyree's was probably better (more insane and even though it wasn't a TD, I'm pretty sure it saved the game, as it was 4th down). However, ESPN was saying best Super Bowl ever. I haven't seen every Super Bowl, but I feel like this one had too many lulls in great action to be the best (definitely the best I've seen though, but I'm biased). And I might even argue that it could be the best 4th quarter in a Super Bowl ever, what with the wild comeback and then the drive to end all drives.
All in all though, an amazing game for a Steelers fan, and I thought a pretty fun game for a neutral.
Week in the knees
TV:
The Super Bowl: It went from being pretty boring (I wanted the Cards to win due to deep-seeded Steeler hate) after Harrison's TD return, to pretty great in the fourth quarter. I feel there were a few calls that fell the Steelers' way (Warner's last "fumble" not reviewed? Really?), but the Cards had the lead late and could not stop them. All in all, a solid game. Only a few days until pitchers and catchers!
Other than that, the cable in my room is dead so I don't watch TV much. Although I am curious to see the CollegeHumor show on MTV soon. I have a feeling it will be bad.
Video Games:
So I beat the new Prince of Persia and felt it was a very good experience. It is a very different game, and I think one that future titles may crib things from. Not being able to "die" in the traditional sense (your ethereal lady friend will save you from all falls and enemy death blows) is very odd and did take away from the urgency of fighting somewhat. But since games are moving in the "everyone can play, wheeeeeeee" direction, I think more games are going to use the "can't really die" mechanic. I know I would have liked it in Mirror's Edge.
But it kept all the wallrunning flowing and is better than looking at a load screen and feeling like a dumbass. Plus, there is an achievement for being rescued less than 100 times (which I did not get, but I didn't know that until the end), so I had motivation not to die.
Condemned: Criminal Origins: This is an oldy that I picked up for $5 over the summer on a whim. It's a first-person game where shooting is not the focus - melee is. Bloody, teeth-knocking, 2x4 with nails usin', awesome melee. It never gets old bashing hobos with a locker door or a lead pipe.
But more than that, there is this weird serial killer plot and crime scene aspects - such as using a black light to find blood trails and this scent thingy to find chemical trails - that make the game unique, especially for it's time. It was quick (8 hours) and the graphics showed their age, but there are some great scares and jump moments. I am glad I played it and would even pick up the sequel on the cheap.
Portal (Orange Box): Yes, I just played this game for the first time. I had played a few levels and the flash version before, but I never got around to firing it up on the Orange Box. I am glad I did.
For anyone who doesn't know, Portal is a ridiculous puzzle game that focuses on momentum and physics. You shoot two portals (one leads to the other) in first-person view to hit switches, jump over shit and generally feel awesome as you move around the map. It's as short as hell, but challenging and I found myself wrapped up in the quirky plot of a HAL 9000-like robot messing with you. There is a lot of very funny writing and it's a game that everyone should play.
The Super Bowl: It went from being pretty boring (I wanted the Cards to win due to deep-seeded Steeler hate) after Harrison's TD return, to pretty great in the fourth quarter. I feel there were a few calls that fell the Steelers' way (Warner's last "fumble" not reviewed? Really?), but the Cards had the lead late and could not stop them. All in all, a solid game. Only a few days until pitchers and catchers!
Other than that, the cable in my room is dead so I don't watch TV much. Although I am curious to see the CollegeHumor show on MTV soon. I have a feeling it will be bad.
Video Games:
So I beat the new Prince of Persia and felt it was a very good experience. It is a very different game, and I think one that future titles may crib things from. Not being able to "die" in the traditional sense (your ethereal lady friend will save you from all falls and enemy death blows) is very odd and did take away from the urgency of fighting somewhat. But since games are moving in the "everyone can play, wheeeeeeee" direction, I think more games are going to use the "can't really die" mechanic. I know I would have liked it in Mirror's Edge.
But it kept all the wallrunning flowing and is better than looking at a load screen and feeling like a dumbass. Plus, there is an achievement for being rescued less than 100 times (which I did not get, but I didn't know that until the end), so I had motivation not to die.
Condemned: Criminal Origins: This is an oldy that I picked up for $5 over the summer on a whim. It's a first-person game where shooting is not the focus - melee is. Bloody, teeth-knocking, 2x4 with nails usin', awesome melee. It never gets old bashing hobos with a locker door or a lead pipe.
But more than that, there is this weird serial killer plot and crime scene aspects - such as using a black light to find blood trails and this scent thingy to find chemical trails - that make the game unique, especially for it's time. It was quick (8 hours) and the graphics showed their age, but there are some great scares and jump moments. I am glad I played it and would even pick up the sequel on the cheap.
Portal (Orange Box): Yes, I just played this game for the first time. I had played a few levels and the flash version before, but I never got around to firing it up on the Orange Box. I am glad I did.
For anyone who doesn't know, Portal is a ridiculous puzzle game that focuses on momentum and physics. You shoot two portals (one leads to the other) in first-person view to hit switches, jump over shit and generally feel awesome as you move around the map. It's as short as hell, but challenging and I found myself wrapped up in the quirky plot of a HAL 9000-like robot messing with you. There is a lot of very funny writing and it's a game that everyone should play.
Dear FPS developers, make a fucking portal gun in all your games. Please.
Friday, January 30, 2009
The Super Bowl drinking game
Instead of writing a list of the Super Bowl stories you're already sick of, how about something much more productive/almost as effective at brain cell killing?
The Super Bowl drinking game!
Take a sip of your beer if the following happens:
The Super Bowl drinking game!
Take a sip of your beer if the following happens:
- The announcers refer to how bad the Cardinals were/are. This includes mentions of St. Louis, Phoenix, Jake Plummer, Emmit Smith, how bad the NFC West was this season, the Cards' record.
- Anyone talks about Kurt Warner's love of our lord and savior, Jesus Christ.
- Ben Roethlisberger is referred to by first name alone.
- "Best receiver in the NFL" is thrown around regarding Larry Fitzgerald.
- There is talk of how many Steeler fans came out.
- Tampa is referred to as an ideal Super Bowl site before the game.
- Hines Ward is called "tough" or a "gamer" or anything other bullshit phrase like that.
- Any sideline shot of a sulky Anquan Boldin.
- You hear "Steel Curtain" or anything that implies the Steelers are the best football franchise ever.
- An announcer screams when Fitzgerald makes a leaping grab down field.
- Edge James rushes for more than three yards on any given play.
- Shots of Mrs. Warner.
- Any defensive player other than Dansby, Rodgers-Cromartie or Dockett make a significant play on defense for the Cards.
- Roethlisberger throws a ridiculously dumb pass off his back foot with four defenders in his face for a completion. Double that time if it's a TD.
- An announcer explodes with joy as a Steeler "jacks up" a Cardinal (note: the words "jacked up" do not need to be spoken, they are most often implied).
- There is talk about how the Cards/Steelers played as one team once like two hundred years ago.
- A Cardinals defender wins MVP.
- A Steelers offensive player other than Ben wins MVP.
- There is a special teams touchdown.
- The halftime show is actually watchable.
- The game is not over by halftime.
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