moytoy12 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 You do all realize that we are never, and I mean NEVER, going to hear the end of this, right? Sigh. You're right. And if the game went against him, I'm sure this would have been one of his "I was just kidding" predictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
For-DaLove Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 "I don't think anyone saw this coming." - Troy Aikman. Wrong. MB saw it coming. Reality. Albert Pujols is 43. Reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetorch Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Major props to MB. I was leaning taking the Seahawks and thinking they would win big. Everybody I know was taking Denver. My bookie stopped taking bets for Denver it was so much in their favor. MB's post put me over the top, took the Seahawks, made two smaller bets with ridiculous odds for Seattle winning by 2 and 3 touchdowns. Peyton is a foo foo commie and I bow to MB's handicapping genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB73 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 I really liked Seattle, it was a total mismatch, I was just trying to help some fellow Billikens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majerus mojo Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 MB for president. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
For-DaLove Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I really liked Seattle, it was a total mismatch, I was just trying to help some fellow Billikens. So humble.I agree, MB for president! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonwich Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 You do all realize that we are never, and I mean NEVER, going to hear the end of this, right? Reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.hayes Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 snaps for MB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moytoy12 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 So happy that MB got one right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffinMH Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 This wasn't hard to predict. Just look at Denver schedule and results. They score some points but they give up a lot as well. If Manning can't move the ball against L. O. B. , The result was inevitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufan13 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 John Manning > Peyton Manning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billiken Rich Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Dakota Fanning > Peyton Manning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billslasttermdropout Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Carol Channing > Peyton Manning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Props to MB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 10*, Seattle, + 2 1/2. Rare once in a decade MB73 10 star. Seattle will win outright by 21. Blowout. Seattle played the 7th toughest schedule in the NFL (after playoff games) whereas Denver played the 18th. Before the playoffs, it was a wider disparity. Denver's SOS got better as they played two playoff games, it was > 20. Seattle beat San Francisco, maybe the best, well balanced (though road weary) team in the NFL to get here. Denver beat an injury riddled New England team, with 6-7 quality starters out, including 5-6 All Pro type players. Seattle is healthy. Denver is missing their star LB, CB, and a key DL. They lost their star LT early in the year. The game is on artificial turf. Faster game than on grass, so Seattle's cuts and footwork are the same, Denver has an ever so slight but significant change on every play. Denver's one advantage, their passing game, will be neutralized significantly by the weather, about 20 degrees at game time, lower wind chill with 5-15 mph winds. The physics of the game change dramatically, it is very significant. One of the best QB's ever, Peyton Manning, will be hindered, he has had historical problems throwing in the extreme cold, and any deep passing game will be a risk, the ball will drift in the wind and cold. The Seattle DB's will jam the receivers and keep it tight. I don't like them personally but they are top notch. And on artificial turf, the Seattle DL and LB's will speed rush and bother Manning often, when they don't sack him. The weather will make it a power smash mouth game, and Seattle's style will benefit. Seattle will score a TD on "D" and / or get the ball in the red zone to set up a score. RB Lynch gets better as the game goes on. Over rated Seattle QB Wilson will be a good fit in this environment, minimize mistakes, hand the ball off to Lynch, throw tight short passes, keep the ball on the option play for some first downs, run the clock, depend on the defense. Team comparisons: Seattle DB’s superior Seattle LB’s better Seattle DL superior Seattle RB much better Seattle-Denver OL equal Denver WR & TE’s better (though if Harvin is effective, it is about equal) Denver QB superior (well, in nice weather!) Seattle coaching better Seattle faced 8 teams in the top 6 in total defense & 7 teams that won at least 10 games. Denver has really inflated passing statistics since they've faced 9 teams who ranked in the bottom 8 in yards per play defense. And Manning poured it on when he had the chance, and he often did against hapless opponents. Seattle has allowed just 14.4 PPG this season. They have 8 of out of 10 best skill position players in this matchup. I would like to see Peyton go out a winner, complete his legacy, he is a good person, an icon. I think this is his last game either way. But everything points to Seattle domination. Bet it big. Tell your friends about the impending blowout and impress them, some of you will be right about something for a change. You know who you are. Enjoy. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Nice call MB Sorry we missed connections on the bet....I am sure I will have another chance when you put out your 20 star "lock of the century" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldo027 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Well done MB. Total embarrassment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 My kids are going to SLU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastBilliken Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Boring game. Boring commercials. But I won $130 bucks by picking Seattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB73 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 John Manning > Peyton Manning Dakota Fanning > Peyton Manning Carol Channing > Peyton Manning It wasn't Peyton Manning's fault at all. On one of my follow up posts I elaborated on the fact that Manning would be hindered by the Seattle pass rush. In fact, he was harassed on dozens of passes, it affected his accuracy on most of those, he had to adjust the angle of his throws, he was hit just when he was throwing, passes were tipped / deflected, he was often forced to hurry his passes. The pure stat on "sacks" is not the only factor indicative of the effect of a superior pass rush. The Seattle speed rush, superior DL and excellent LB's on artificial turf, was too fast and too powerful for the Denver offensive line, which is only average to begin with but accustomed to the easier protection on Denver's soft natural grass and at SD, KC, and Oakland, other teams in their division. The Super Bowl was too fast for Denver, Seattle has superior team speed, and the artificial turf makes it a whole different game for Denver. A pity many will think of Manning's legacy as though this game was his failure. He was like Sonny Corleone at the toll booth back there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majerus mojo Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Not sure I would go as far to say that it wasn't his fault at all, but that is also the same way the NYG were able to defeat Brady and NE twice. And a helmet catch. Pass rush is killer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moytoy12 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Credit where credit is due, MB knocked this one out of the park. Not much discussed, but man, how old did Champ Bailey look? Baldwin ate his lunch early on with some critical 3rd down catches. Seattle d-line caused hell all night. Yes, the secondary is talented, but secondaries become a lot more effective when the big guys up front can get pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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