OT - Pro Bowl Open Thread

Submitted by pasadenablue on January 31st, 2010 at 6:49 PM

Penultimate football action until April 17. Chris Berman's tie is ridiculous. It stings the eyes. Also, which Michigan players are we rooting for?

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jtmc33

January 31st, 2010 at 6:59 PM ^

We're rooting for all Michigan players.

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Bosch

January 31st, 2010 at 7:01 PM ^

But it seems silly having an open thread for the Pro Bowl. Seriously, will there be enough people watching to warrant an open thread?

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OMG Shirtless

January 31st, 2010 at 7:12 PM ^

Would you rather have a different thread for each position OchoCinco plays tonight? One open thread is easily the way to go, whether there are 2 people watching or 5 million.

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Bosch

January 31st, 2010 at 7:38 PM ^

If all three of you want to discuss the game in one central location, don't let my "joke" stop you. FTR, I don't believe that there was a Senior Bowl open thread but this blog seems to have survived the madness. And to answer your question, I would not want to see a thread for every one of 85's touches. I would rather that the Pro Bowl just go away.

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Ghost of Bo

January 31st, 2010 at 7:06 PM ^

I'm usually not interested in the Pro Bowl, but I'm watching it tonight. Why? Because I have a legitimate man-crush on Aaron Rodgers. In all seriousness - in light of the immense pressure after Favre's departure, the kid has put up insane numbers. He handled the entire ordeal with class, too; he earned a fan this year. I'm glad he's starting for the NFC. It will also be interesting to see how the new 'week before the Super Bowl' format works out...

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aaamichfan

January 31st, 2010 at 8:39 PM ^

Sorta like this?

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aaamichfan

January 31st, 2010 at 9:00 PM ^

Is there some special trick to eliminating the large gap above video/picture embeds?

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Ghost of Bo

January 31st, 2010 at 11:29 PM ^

Hahahaha! In fact, that pretty much encapsulates my feelings. Rodgers IS dreamy...

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Jim Harbaugh S…

January 31st, 2010 at 7:12 PM ^

Norv Turner is gonna do to blow this game. Oh and Berman's tie is terrible - it would be fine if the game was still in Hawaii.

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Tater

January 31st, 2010 at 7:21 PM ^

Well, he is in the Miami area. Hawaii dress standards are somewhat appropriate there, especially if he is staying on the beach. Besides, he wouldn't be the Boomer if everything about his presence wasn't grossly loud.

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A Case of Blue

January 31st, 2010 at 10:48 PM ^

And no place does loud like South Florida. Trust me, I live here.

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Jim Harbaugh S…

January 31st, 2010 at 7:28 PM ^

is Disney recording artist Honor Society?

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Tubes

January 31st, 2010 at 7:42 PM ^

Was that who sang the national anthem? And where can I get a pair of those leather pants?

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BrayBray1

January 31st, 2010 at 7:28 PM ^

but lets face it, after this game and the Super Bowl, were fucked till fall.

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Jim Harbaugh S…

January 31st, 2010 at 7:30 PM ^

I enjoy all the football I can get.

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Jim Harbaugh S…

January 31st, 2010 at 7:35 PM ^

I was hoping with all the pull-outs Calvin might get a nod.

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letsgoblue213

January 31st, 2010 at 9:47 PM ^

He was just injured too much this season to earn a Pro Bowl spot. He didn't even have 1,000 yards because he missed several games. Even without the injuries he didn't have his greatest season. Hopefully he can make the Pro Bowl consistently in the years to come.

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Roberto Mancini

January 31st, 2010 at 7:38 PM ^

*In PA announcer mode* Now starting at quarterback, for the AFC... Matt freakin Schaub! *edit*: That td pass was Matt Schaub's one shining moment.

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Jim Harbaugh S…

January 31st, 2010 at 7:41 PM ^

and Rivers and Brady and Toothlessburger out with injuries - who else do you want?

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Jim Harbaugh S…

January 31st, 2010 at 7:37 PM ^

show to start things off.

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Stephen Y

January 31st, 2010 at 7:44 PM ^

okay since when was the Pro Bowl the week before the Super Bowl?

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Jim Harbaugh S…

January 31st, 2010 at 7:46 PM ^

Not sure why, though.

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BlueVoix

January 31st, 2010 at 8:17 PM ^

I believe the answer you are looking for is ratings.

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Crime Reporter

January 31st, 2010 at 7:47 PM ^

Damn. I should have taken the three-hour drive to Miami.

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Stephen Y

January 31st, 2010 at 7:53 PM ^

They could have at least pretended to try to block the extra point...

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Jim Harbaugh S…

January 31st, 2010 at 8:00 PM ^

Steve Smith of the Giants is in the pro bowl over Calvin Johnson?

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Jim Harbaugh S…

January 31st, 2010 at 8:01 PM ^

is trying to make me stick my foot in my mouth.

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sec20

January 31st, 2010 at 8:10 PM ^

Are there Pro Bowl cheerleaders now that is what I want to know and see

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Jim Harbaugh S…

January 31st, 2010 at 8:10 PM ^

during the intros - haven't seen them since.

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Plegerize

January 31st, 2010 at 8:14 PM ^

Of all the All-Star games, the pro-bowl is definitely one of the weakest. What's the motivation to even play? In all honesty, they'd probably be better off just electing them as "Pro-Bowlers" or all-stars and just not play like college does with their all-american team.

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