Dan

Pretty much how life works. Same as.... if your a big shot bank or auto maker you get billions, while the small fish get tossed aside and go bankrupt.

No idea. These guys say so many things so many different ways, I wouldn't begin to remember. Although I would agree, paying taxes is pretty easy or should be. I assumed it was $140k due to all the late fees/penalties. But, who knows. As I alluded to in my post, somewhat in jest, if you have a career politician who's only problem is a $100k or so in tax evasion; I say take him. That's relatively minor compared to all the other illegal activities our wonderful congressmen get away with on a daily basis. The single biggest change anyone could bring to DC would be terms limits for congressmen. Period. Until they do that, nothing will truly change.

No the offense and defense doesn't have an equal chance to score, I agree with you there. However, when you consider that the defense can score or they can stop the offense and get the ball for their team, it becomes much closer to equal. Hence, you see stats along the lines of what I posted - 43.4% of teams that lost the coin toss win the game. So, how unfair or uneven is it when you have a 43.4% chance of winning? Yeah, it's a bit of a disadvantage. I agree and the historical numbers agree. However, do those odds necessitate changing the rules? I'd say no. The biggest problem I have here is this gets wrapped up into the whole notion that everything in our life has to be fair or even. Life isn't fair. You had a chance to win in regulation. You have a chance to win in OT. Is it always fair/even - no. Home teams, teams have better players, some teams cheat, some teams pay off refs, some teams have better coaches - there's all sorts of advantages for teams during a game. It's never even.

Thanks for re-linking to that! I've tried to take time away from here since the season ended for my own sanity and missed the original thread. Great stuff. I really hope he gets a legitimate shot at the #2 job. He's earned at least that. Hamdan Rocks!!

Why is it so unfair? History disagrees with you. The NFL has had 325 overtime games since the rule was adopted in 1974. The results: Both teams have had possession 235 times (72.3%). The team that has won the toss has won 169 times (52.0%). The team that has lost the toss has won 141 times (43.4%). 223 games were decided by a field goal (68.6%). 86 games were decided by a TD (26.5%). One game was decided by a safety (0.3%). There have been 15 ties (4.6%). US Today

To be fair, he was probably too stoned to realize they were taking pictures. But, I agree with you. The largest problem with the politically correct, 24/7 news world in which we live is that no one can speak honestly about anything. Everything has to be black and white, good and bad. And once something is determined to be bad, well you're screwed if you do so much as suggest that it's not.

Is it better that they waste their lives playing video games? Yeah pot is illegal and blah, blah. But, people waste their lives away doing all sorts of things. I call that their choice. But, that's just me. Potheads need a role model too, ya know.

Well, for one, you can't score on defense in baseball. In football, the defense can score points.

Here's another thought... maybe these are the "good" guys? That is... the only knock is a little tax evasion. Its gotta be pretty well impossible to hire someone that has worked in DC for more than a few years and hasn't done anything illegal.

Wow, you really did have high hopes for the guy. Would he have to wave his hands during this incantation, or would his words, alone, be good enough?

There's your problem right there. Stop listening to Carter. Almost every coach in every game this year has deferred when given the chance. Can we please stop this nonsense that deferring the kickoff, means you lose the game.

Thank you. In overtime, the game is not at all won/lost on the flip of a coin. It's called playing the game. All three phases must perform. Look it up, plenty of overtime games result in one or more offensive possessions for both teams. So, how can you say the winner of the coin toss wins the game? Overtime is fine. If you want to fix something.... fix all this stupid over-officiating that puts the game in the hand of the ref all too often. My sister summed it up good yesterday after the game, "Perfect Super Bowl for the year of the referee."

For a time in the 80's Pat Benetar was absolutely it. There were at least 2 or 3 girls in every highschool dressed just like her. I'd say, Katy has a ways to go.

Don't forget to throw Arkansas into the mix.

I must confess that day seems so far off at this point that I'm not at all sure that it ever will.

Thurman... anyone.

I vote Harrison. That one play, won the game.

WOW. Excellent game. But, wow, how can they not review that last play? It was entirely close enough to deserve a pity review, at least. Great game. The refs were too involved for my tastes, but I guess that's the NFL in 2009.

Mine too.

Are the Refs just giving it to Pittsburgh?

I heard he did a great show. Unfortunately, I missed that half time.

You Win!

Sorry, but name a half time performer that's been better. He's singing the hit, but that joint is rockin.

Incredible play! Wow. Just wow.