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vlc · 09-10-2007, 03:04 PM

Could somebody please pick up the high school football team they left behind in Cleveland? The poor souls put on Browns uniforms and are continuing to embarrass themselves.

Four penalties on one play. Four! (Sigh)

ptownstompin · 09-10-2007, 09:50 PM

i just cant wait till next week so i can hopefully get the thoughts of this week game out of my head. down 13-10, 4th and 10 on the Titans 20 yard line...and we have to go for it, because our kicker got hurt in pregame. we didnt get it, and we lost by those 3 points. i want to shoot myself

MidlifeCrisis · 09-10-2007, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ptownstompin

jags lose 13-10 cause they're underachieving like always, and im getting murdered in my fantasy league with my friends because drew brees, steven jackson, fred taylor, and maurice drew got me a combined 6 points, and i started santana moss (2 points) over santonio holmes (14 points).

haha and Vince Young only threw for 78.

I watched his Texas vs. USC National Champion game; he was incredible in that game. But since entering the NFL, i still haven't seen a good game from him at all, yet he finds ways to win.

Seriously, I don't understand how this guy keeps winning in the NFL like this.

TheLancinator · 09-10-2007, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MidlifeCrisis

haha and Vince Young only threw for 78.

I watched his Texas vs. USC National Champion game; he was incredible in that game. But since entering the NFL, i still haven't seen a good game from him at all, yet he finds ways to win.

Seriously, I don't understand how this guy keeps winning in the NFL like this.

He's the new Mike Vick...Vick was, at best, a below average QB. Sure he could run and make things happen, but his passing stats were terrible...Young will be the same thing...

ptownstompin · 09-10-2007, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MidlifeCrisis

haha and Vince Young only threw for 78.

I watched his Texas vs. USC National Champion game; he was incredible in that game. But since entering the NFL, i still haven't seen a good game from him at all, yet he finds ways to win.

Seriously, I don't understand how this guy keeps winning in the NFL like this.

he seriously could not make a through even relatively downfield. all the passes he completed were quick running back or wideout screens. the only time i remember him even trying to throw downfield was the pass that we intercepted.

i think its gonna come crashing down for him as soon as teams realize they just need to contain him and dare him to throw. its the same thing with Vick, its exciting to see him run around, but the guy cant make a throw when he needs to, and thats a big problem if you have playoff hopes.

it was encouraging to see Garrard play well in the first half though. I bet next week they get it all together and destroy Atlanta

TheLancinator · 09-10-2007, 11:32 PM

Bills' Everett likely to be paralyzed after 'catastrophic' neck injury
By JOHN WAWROW, AP Sports Writer
September 10, 2007

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- The Buffalo Bills' Kevin Everett sustained a "catastrophic" and life-threatening spinal-cord injury and his chances of regaining a full range of body motion are very small, an orthopedic surgeon said Monday.

"A best-case scenario is full recovery, but not likely," Dr. Andrew Cappuccino said, one day after performing a four-hour operation on the player. "I believe there will be some permanent neurological paralysis. ... A full neurological recovery was bleak, dismal."

Cappuccino noted the 25-year-old reserve tight end did have touch sensation throughout his body and also showed signs of movement. But he cautioned that Everett's injury remained life-threatening, saying the player is still susceptible to blood clots, infection and breathing failure.

Everett is currently under forced sedation and breathing through a respirator as doctors wait for the swelling to lessen. Cappuccino said it will take up to three days to determine the severity of the injury and the recovery process.

During the operation, Cappuccino repaired a break between the third and fourth vertebrae and also alleviated the pressure on the spinal cord. Doctors made a bone graft and inserted a plate and four screws.

Cappuccino said Everett was alert and is aware of the extent of his injuries.

"I was honest with him, and he told me, 'Do everything you can to help me,"' said Cappuccino, who works for the Bills as a consultant, specializing in spinal surgery.

Cappuccino received permission to operate from Everett's mother, Patricia Dugas, who spoke by phone from her home in Houston.

Everett was hurt in Buffalo's season opener against Denver on Sunday when he ducked his head while driving in to tackle Broncos' Domenik Hixon during the second half-opening kickoff. Everett dropped face first to the ground after his helmet hit Hixon high on the left shoulder and side of the helmet.

Replays showed the player twitching for a few seconds as he attempted to get up before falling back to the ground. Everett's eyes were open but he showed no further signs of movement during the next 15 minutes as the team's medical staff and emergency personnel placed him on a backboard and, with the player's head and body immobilized, loaded him into an ambulance at the Broncos 30.

Bills team doctor John Marzo said Everett was alert from the time he was loaded onto the backboard and throughout the drive to the hospital.

"It's a tough situation to watch because he's somebody's son, brother and friend," punter Brian Moorman said Monday. "It's all you could think about during the game, after it happened, after the game and this morning. And we just want him to get better, we want him to heal."

Quarterback J.P. Losman said it was difficult to concentrate during practice.

"It seems like every couple of seconds that go by it's always popping into your head," Losman said. "Going through a walk-through, we're looking for him, wanting to hear his voice."

The Bills have Tuesday off before returning to practice to prepare to play at Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Coach Dick Jauron said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell called him Sunday evening, offering the league's support.

"We honor ourselves by our work, and we honor Kevin by moving forward and working while never forgetting Kevin and never getting him out of our thoughts and prayers," Jauron said. "We're going to wait and see what the outcome is here and we're really hoping and praying for the best."

Buffalo's 2005 third-round draft pick out of Miami, Everett missed his rookie season because of a knee injury. He spent most of last year playing special teams. He was hoping to make an impact as a receiver.

His injury recalled the one to Mike Utley, the former Detroit Lions guard who was paralyzed below the chest. He injured his neck in a collision during a 1991 game.

"I'm sorry this young man got hurt," Utley told the AP. "It wasn't a cheap shot. It was a great form tackle and that's it."

The 41-year-old Utley now lives in Washington state and is promoting a bike tour aimed at raising money in an effort to cure paralysis.

"These are big strong men competing at the highest level. You can do everything to prepare yourself -- lift weights and all that," Utley said. "But is it going to happen again? Yes."

Everett's injury was not the only one sustained by the Bills.

Cornerback Jason Webster (broken forearm) and free safety Ko Simpson (broken ankle) had surgery, and Jauron said both could miss the rest of the season. Also, linebacker Coy Wire has a sprained knee and is out indefinitely.

Associated Press Sports Writer Pat Graham in Denver contributed to this report.

triffidius · 09-11-2007, 01:48 AM

Just been watching the Bengals & the Ravens (3 turn overs in the 1st 1/4

)

*recording the rest, & the 49ers later*

TheLancinator · 09-11-2007, 02:02 AM

The end of the Broncos/Bills games for anyone that didn't get to see it...the clip starts with 38 seconds left and the Broncos down 14-12...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFEFPC_s2_k

ptownstompin · 09-11-2007, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by thelancinatorZ

The end of the Broncos/Bills games for anyone that didn't get to see it...the clip starts with 38 seconds left and the Broncos down 14-12...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFEFPC_s2_k

im not gonna lie, a simply amazing ending

ptownstompin · 09-11-2007, 03:18 AM

and the ending of Baltimore-Cincy is looking amazing. 4th and goal right now at the 1!

ptownstompin · 09-11-2007, 03:22 AM

and that was a very stupid offensive pass interference call

and another flag right now!

ptownstompin · 09-11-2007, 03:35 AM

Matt Leinarts' first pass: interception. two plays later, Frank Gore TD.

New year, same Cardinals

MidlifeCrisis · 09-11-2007, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by thelancinatorZ

The end of the Broncos/Bills games for anyone that didn't get to see it...the clip starts with 38 seconds left and the Broncos down 14-12...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFEFPC_s2_k

that ending was just unbelievable; with less than ten seconds left to have to the offensive unit and special teams unit switch like that...then to have Elam kick a 40+ yarder.

fuqyocouch · 09-11-2007, 09:53 PM

It was great opening week of football! So many crazy plays happening and the crazy endings. Randy Moss's great game and beating triple coverage like it was nothing. Of course, gotta give credit to his quarterback also.
It sucks that there are so many injuries this first week. Eli Manning out for a month. The Jet's fan's cheering when Chad Pennington got hurt was a shame. And also very unfortunate what happened to the Bill's Kevin Everett.

Tony B'Lony · 09-12-2007, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by fuqyocouch

It was great opening week of football! So many crazy plays happening and the crazy endings. Randy Moss's great game and beating triple coverage like it was nothing. Of course, gotta give credit to his quarterback also.

Pats are lookin' dangerous this year.

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Originally Posted by fuqyocouch

It sucks that there are so many injuries this first week. Eli Manning out for a month. The Jet's fan's cheering when Chad Pennington got hurt was a shame. And also very unfortunate what happened to the Bill's Kevin Everett.

I can't believe the way the Jets fans treated Pennington. Give the guy a break already. (no pun intended)

The Ravens are going to have to start carting a M.A.S.H. unit around with them if Monday was any indication.

09-10-2007, 03:04 PM	#166
vlc Vatican Love Child Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: many miles away Posts: 6,053 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Could somebody please pick up the high school football team they left behind in Cleveland? The poor souls put on Browns uniforms and are continuing to embarrass themselves. Four penalties on one play. Four! (Sigh) __________________

09-10-2007, 09:50 PM	#167
ptownstompin And they love it Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Valley of the Sun Posts: 14,085 Thanks: 16 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	i just cant wait till next week so i can hopefully get the thoughts of this week game out of my head. down 13-10, 4th and 10 on the Titans 20 yard line...and we have to go for it, because our kicker got hurt in pregame. we didnt get it, and we lost by those 3 points. i want to shoot myself __________________

09-10-2007, 11:32 PM	#171
TheLancinator I love Post Icons Join Date: Jul 2006 Tournaments Won: 2 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 119,629 Thanks: 83 Thanked 879 Times in 617 Posts	Bills' Everett likely to be paralyzed after 'catastrophic' neck injury By JOHN WAWROW, AP Sports Writer September 10, 2007 ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- The Buffalo Bills' Kevin Everett sustained a "catastrophic" and life-threatening spinal-cord injury and his chances of regaining a full range of body motion are very small, an orthopedic surgeon said Monday. "A best-case scenario is full recovery, but not likely," Dr. Andrew Cappuccino said, one day after performing a four-hour operation on the player. "I believe there will be some permanent neurological paralysis. ... A full neurological recovery was bleak, dismal." Cappuccino noted the 25-year-old reserve tight end did have touch sensation throughout his body and also showed signs of movement. But he cautioned that Everett's injury remained life-threatening, saying the player is still susceptible to blood clots, infection and breathing failure. Everett is currently under forced sedation and breathing through a respirator as doctors wait for the swelling to lessen. Cappuccino said it will take up to three days to determine the severity of the injury and the recovery process. During the operation, Cappuccino repaired a break between the third and fourth vertebrae and also alleviated the pressure on the spinal cord. Doctors made a bone graft and inserted a plate and four screws. Cappuccino said Everett was alert and is aware of the extent of his injuries. "I was honest with him, and he told me, 'Do everything you can to help me,"' said Cappuccino, who works for the Bills as a consultant, specializing in spinal surgery. Cappuccino received permission to operate from Everett's mother, Patricia Dugas, who spoke by phone from her home in Houston. Everett was hurt in Buffalo's season opener against Denver on Sunday when he ducked his head while driving in to tackle Broncos' Domenik Hixon during the second half-opening kickoff. Everett dropped face first to the ground after his helmet hit Hixon high on the left shoulder and side of the helmet. Replays showed the player twitching for a few seconds as he attempted to get up before falling back to the ground. Everett's eyes were open but he showed no further signs of movement during the next 15 minutes as the team's medical staff and emergency personnel placed him on a backboard and, with the player's head and body immobilized, loaded him into an ambulance at the Broncos 30. Bills team doctor John Marzo said Everett was alert from the time he was loaded onto the backboard and throughout the drive to the hospital. "It's a tough situation to watch because he's somebody's son, brother and friend," punter Brian Moorman said Monday. "It's all you could think about during the game, after it happened, after the game and this morning. And we just want him to get better, we want him to heal." Quarterback J.P. Losman said it was difficult to concentrate during practice. "It seems like every couple of seconds that go by it's always popping into your head," Losman said. "Going through a walk-through, we're looking for him, wanting to hear his voice." The Bills have Tuesday off before returning to practice to prepare to play at Pittsburgh on Sunday. Coach Dick Jauron said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell called him Sunday evening, offering the league's support. "We honor ourselves by our work, and we honor Kevin by moving forward and working while never forgetting Kevin and never getting him out of our thoughts and prayers," Jauron said. "We're going to wait and see what the outcome is here and we're really hoping and praying for the best." Buffalo's 2005 third-round draft pick out of Miami, Everett missed his rookie season because of a knee injury. He spent most of last year playing special teams. He was hoping to make an impact as a receiver. His injury recalled the one to Mike Utley, the former Detroit Lions guard who was paralyzed below the chest. He injured his neck in a collision during a 1991 game. "I'm sorry this young man got hurt," Utley told the AP. "It wasn't a cheap shot. It was a great form tackle and that's it." The 41-year-old Utley now lives in Washington state and is promoting a bike tour aimed at raising money in an effort to cure paralysis. "These are big strong men competing at the highest level. You can do everything to prepare yourself -- lift weights and all that," Utley said. "But is it going to happen again? Yes." Everett's injury was not the only one sustained by the Bills. Cornerback Jason Webster (broken forearm) and free safety Ko Simpson (broken ankle) had surgery, and Jauron said both could miss the rest of the season. Also, linebacker Coy Wire has a sprained knee and is out indefinitely. Associated Press Sports Writer Pat Graham in Denver contributed to this report. __________________

09-11-2007, 01:48 AM	#172
triffidius Regular Waster Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lynx Hunting Posts: 8,617 Thanks: 14 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just been watching the Bengals & the Ravens (3 turn overs in the 1st 1/4 ) recording the rest, & the 49ers later __________________

09-11-2007, 02:02 AM	#173
TheLancinator I love Post Icons Join Date: Jul 2006 Tournaments Won: 2 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 119,629 Thanks: 83 Thanked 879 Times in 617 Posts	The end of the Broncos/Bills games for anyone that didn't get to see it...the clip starts with 38 seconds left and the Broncos down 14-12... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFEFPC_s2_k __________________

09-11-2007, 03:18 AM	#175
ptownstompin And they love it Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Valley of the Sun Posts: 14,085 Thanks: 16 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	and the ending of Baltimore-Cincy is looking amazing. 4th and goal right now at the 1! __________________

09-11-2007, 03:22 AM	#176
ptownstompin And they love it Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Valley of the Sun Posts: 14,085 Thanks: 16 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	and that was a very stupid offensive pass interference call and another flag right now! __________________

09-11-2007, 03:35 AM	#177
ptownstompin And they love it Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Valley of the Sun Posts: 14,085 Thanks: 16 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Matt Leinarts' first pass: interception. two plays later, Frank Gore TD. New year, same Cardinals __________________

09-11-2007, 09:53 PM	#179
fuqyocouch Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 248 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It was great opening week of football! So many crazy plays happening and the crazy endings. Randy Moss's great game and beating triple coverage like it was nothing. Of course, gotta give credit to his quarterback also. It sucks that there are so many injuries this first week. Eli Manning out for a month. The Jet's fan's cheering when Chad Pennington got hurt was a shame. And also very unfortunate what happened to the Bill's Kevin Everett.

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