lichtie23 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Super Bowl LII will be the 52nd Super Bowl in the modern era and pits the AFC champion New England Patriots and NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. The Patriots are looking for back to back Super Bowl wins and a 3rd in 4 years as they play in their 10th Super Bowl. After dismantling the Titans in the Divisional round they came from behind to beat the Jaguars 24-20 in the AFC Championship. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick are looking for their 6th Super Bowl ring as they solidify themselves as the greatest QB/HC partnership in NFL history. The Patriots finished the season 13-3 and secured the number 1 seed in the AFC. The Eagles breezed past the Vikings in the NFC championship to secure their 3rd appearance in the Super Bowl and kill any hope of the Vikings playing the big finale in their own stadium. The Eagles are led by 2nd year Head Coach Doug Pederson and have original backup Nick Foles at QB after they lost starter Carson Wentz in December to a torn ACL. The Eagles went 13-3 to win the NFC East and secure the number 1 seed in the NFC. This is a rematch of Super Bowl 39 where Tom Brady led the Patriots to a 24-21 win over Donovan McNabb and the Eagles. The game is to being held at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It will be the second Super Bowl in Minneapolis, which previously hosted Super Bowl XXVI in 1992. The game kicks off at 23.30 on the 4th of February and will be shown live on both Sky Sports and for free on the BBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambie's Pigeon Feed Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Championship games delivered the worst SB pairing possible, had I not already booked the Monday off work I wouldn't bother now. Having said that I do remember the Eagles and TO making a game of it last time out, watched it in the old bam central sports cafe on sauchiehall st. Mon the Eagles but it's hard to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainMorton Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 #AnyoneButNewEngland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I'm sure Sky said it was also on Sky Sports Mix, so even non sports subscribers will have a choice of free to air coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Championship games delivered the worst SB pairing possible, had I not already booked the Monday off work I wouldn't bother now. Having said that I do remember the Eagles and TO making a game of it last time out, watched it in the old bam central sports cafe on sauchiehall st. Mon the Eagles but it's hard to see it. Yeah I usually take the day off to watch the game but I don't think I'll bother this year. Can't see past the Patriots they are just too good at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 If only both teams could lose The only thing that could have been worse was if it was Patriots vs Cowboys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drs Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 The Patriots are cheating c***s that the NFL roll over for, hope they get their arses felt. 55-0 to the Eagles and Brady getting his arms broken on his first snap and retiring would be the most pleasing outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spain Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Lambie's Pigeon Feed said: Having said that I do remember the Eagles and TO making a game of it last time out, watched it in the old bam central sports cafe on sauchiehall st. Mon the Eagles but it's hard to see it. That's exactly where I was for it too. Was cheering on the Eagles in that one purely down to the fact my flatmate was a 9ers fan, and had seen TO play when he was there. Hadn't discovered my hatred for the Patriots by that point yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antiochas III Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 2 hours ago, lichtie23 said: If only both teams could lose The only thing that could have been worse was if it was Patriots vs Cowboys This. If Eagles win, then every mixed/NFC East team Forum is going to be unbareable for a very long time. Their fans are almost as bad as Cowboy fans - just without the actual history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountyFan Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 50 minutes ago, Antiochas III said: This. If Eagles win, then every mixed/NFC East team Forum is going to be unbareable for a very long time. Their fans are almost as bad as Cowboy fans - just without the actual history. Still better than vikes fans have been this season. They’ve made PFT completely unreadable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 It's the Superbowl the people want to see. SB39 was my first "proper" SB as a fan rather than an interested observer. Brian Westbrook, Terrel Owens and Donovan McNab v Brady, Deoin Branch and Corey Dillon. I don't think that Pats have ever had a better D than guys like Mike Vrabel, Teddy Bruschi, Willie McGinest, Asante Samuel, Rodney Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antiochas III Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 20 minutes ago, invergowrie arab said: It's the Superbowl the people want to see. It really isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 What people? 99% of the posts on this thread say otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strichener Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Antiochas III said: It really isn't. 6 minutes ago, Swarley said: What people? 99% of the posts on this thread say otherwise. I want to see it. But only is the cheats lose. If they win, then I will pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRob72 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 For those yawning at another Pats appearance at the SB, I think I’m correct in saying that 5 of their wins have come with a margin of just 3-4 points before last years 6pt margin (OT) over the Falcons in an amazing comeback. Their 2 most recent defeats, both against the Giants were also tight 3-4point affairs. Surely that should whet the appetite of the neutral or casual follower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerSaint Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, RedRob72 said: For those yawning at another Pats appearance at the SB, I think I’m correct in saying that 5 of their wins have come with a margin of just 3-4 points before last years 6pt margin (OT) over the Falcons in an amazing comeback. Their 2 most recent defeats, both against the Giants were also tight 3-4point affairs. Surely that should whet the appetite of the neutral or casual follower? No one hates the Pats because of their on field spectacle. It's almost everything else about the cheating c***s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 Can’t believe I’m saying this but I think I want the Eagles to win this. I feel dirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, lichtie23 said: Can’t believe I’m saying this but I think I want the Eagles to win this. I feel dirty I'm the opposite. I hate the Pats, but I can't stand the Eagles. I want neither to win, but I suppose I could respect a Pats win given it's Brady. I can't find any such justification for the Eagles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antiochas III Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 48 minutes ago, lichtie23 said: Can’t believe I’m saying this but I think I want the Eagles to win this. I feel dirty Hand back your Giants Fan card and get out of the NFC East Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRob72 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 No one hates the Pats because of their on field spectacle. It's almost everything else about the cheating c***s. Been a casual fan only since C4 started showing the games in the mid 80’s. Picked the Patriots for no other reason than the name and colours. Other pals chose ‘their teams’ as the Dolphins, Giants, Bears, Raiders and 49ers back then. Gotta admit other than checking the results in the regular reason, only start watching again once it gets near to the play offs. Perhaps should follow the season right through, it’s cracking entertainment!! Recall there was huge controversy over a purposely deflated ball?? but what other misdemeanours have the Pats been involved in to make them so unpopular in many quarters and to label them as cheats?Genuine question for the uninitiated?Cheers Rab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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