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Bluecoat96
01-13-2011, 03:40 PM
Welcome to the NFL's real rivalry


Let's start with what an NFL rivalry is not: Despite what you've been hearing this week, an NFL rivalry is not two teams separated by six touchdowns that are so desperate to manufacture any kind of emotional buy-in that they feign disgust because someone dared to point a finger the wrong way.
Yes, you read that right. Apparently, Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie thinks Tom Brady is an a-hole because, five weeks ago in the Patriots' 45-3 laugher, the QB might have pointed toward the NY bench after the third or fourth time he burned Cromartie (honestly, I lost count). It's sad, really, that this is what we're left with in trying to muster up some kind of drama regarding Jets-Pats III -- cruel, bone-chilling accusations of improper etiquette.



To me, I gotta be honest, JPIII feels as if it has the potential to be the football equivalent of a NASCAR driver slap fight. Normally, when the hype for a game like this gets out of hand, it usually isn't that big a deal. But I'm afraid if we can't tear ourselves away from the relentless pub surrounding the Pats-Jets game -- hey, I'm not saying it will be easy, I just read a blog post about Rex Ryan's sweater vest -- we're all gonna miss out on Pittsburgh-Baltimore III. You know, a real, honest-to-goodness, old-fashioned bare-knuckle back-alley brawl of a rivalry that's the best in the NFL, if not all sports.

read more- http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=fleming/110113&sportCat=nfl

Dino 6 Rings
01-13-2011, 04:24 PM
Not a bad read.

Going to be a great game...for the STEELERS!!! HERE WE GO!

Craic
01-14-2011, 09:47 PM
Let's start with what an NFL rivalry is not: Despite what you've been hearing this week, an NFL rivalry is not two teams separated by six touchdowns that are so desperate to manufacture any kind of emotional buy-in that they feign disgust because someone dared to point a finger the wrong way.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=fleming/110113&sportCat=nfl

SMR
01-14-2011, 09:54 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=fleming/110113&sportCat=nfl

I am honestly surprised no one responded yet. I am the first? That article was SPOT ON and HIT THE NAIL ON THE FREAKIN HEAD!! Thank you Preacher for providing such fine ink!!

GoSlash27
01-14-2011, 10:15 PM
I'll be the second. Excellent find, Preach. I would argue that this is *the* game to watch, even if you don't like football. There is no greater rivalry on Earth and a Steelers/ Ravens game is the last, best vestige of how football was intended to be played.

SMR
01-14-2011, 10:16 PM
I'll be the second. Excellent find, Preach. I would argue that this is *the* game to watch, even if you don't like football. There is no greater rivalry on Earth and a Steelers/ Ravens game is the last, best vestige of how football was intended to be played.


:applaudit::applaudit::applaudit::applaudit::appla udit:

Someone please send a memo to Goodell!

Bluecoat96
01-15-2011, 01:31 AM
Stealin' my thunder, Preach?!?!?! :)

http://www.steelersuniverse.com/forums/showthread.php/5677-Welcome-to-the-NFL-s-real-rivalry

Craic
01-15-2011, 04:06 AM
Stealin' my thunder, Preach?!?!?! :)

http://www.steelersuniverse.com/forums/showthread.php/5677-Welcome-to-the-NFL-s-real-rivalry

ahhhh crap.

I even looked in this forum--thought the article came out today. Guess that is what I get for posting on a break from studying!

Wait..


Wait a second...



Why Yes, I AM STEELING YOUR THUNDER! Whatcha going to do about it?

:heh: :bolt:

SMR
01-15-2011, 06:13 AM
ahhhh crap.

I even looked in this forum--thought the article came out today. Guess that is what I get for posting on a break from studying!

Wait..


Wait a second...



Why Yes, I AM STEELING YOUR THUNDER! Whatcha going to do about it?

:heh: :bolt:

lol!

HometownGal
01-15-2011, 06:18 AM
I merged the two threads.

Steelers/Rats has become far and wide the most intense rivalry in the NFL and we're going to see that intensity this afternoon. Though I know this game is going to be extremely physical, I hope both teams can come out of it with little or no damage. :pray: