Saturday NFL Open Thread

Submitted by MotownsFinest on January 11th, 2014 at 4:42 PM

Percy Harvin just got knocked out of the Seattle - Saints game. Not sure if he'll come back. Who do you guys have winning today? Of course I am going for the Pats later tonight.

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nappa18

January 11th, 2014 at 9:56 PM ^

As much as I like Dierdorf, former U-M all America, he was way off base. Take the safety, kick it away. Even a field goal drive nets only 5 which is less then the probable 7 resulting from Indy ball at the 2. This is why so many times you ll see a punter kick the ball out of the end zone. Just don t get Dierdorfs thinking on this. I would like to say the odds of these 2 events playing out.

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tmzenn

January 11th, 2014 at 10:26 PM ^

Plus, New England is not known for shutting down short yardage plays. It is not like their defensive line is huge or they still have Wilfork.

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DealerCamel

January 11th, 2014 at 10:38 PM ^

Woof.

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big john lives on 67

January 11th, 2014 at 10:41 PM ^

This is starting to smell like a Colts comeback victory as much as I hate to say it.

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BlockM

January 11th, 2014 at 10:55 PM ^

Never count out touchdown Tom.

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big john lives on 67

January 11th, 2014 at 11:04 PM ^

I stand corrected.

I should have known better.

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mGrowOld

January 11th, 2014 at 10:44 PM ^

I watched the officials gift wrap a victory for the Patriots against the Browns earlier this year. Looks like we're witnessing another one of those games where the refs consistently make calls favoring the home team. What a shock.

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DealerCamel

January 11th, 2014 at 10:46 PM ^

I don't want them to win on bad terms.

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MGO GSP

January 11th, 2014 at 10:53 PM ^

Seriously? The Colts have been holding and committing pass interference all game and have only had 3 penalties called against them.

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mGrowOld

January 11th, 2014 at 11:13 PM ^

I guess I and the announcing team doing the game missed those. What we saw were trips not called, receivers tossed to the ground and holding not called right on front of the ref.
But at this point it doesn't matter. If you can't stop the run you won't win even if you get the calls.

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big john lives on 67

January 11th, 2014 at 10:47 PM ^

Pats got it under control - their new holder is way too good!

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DealerCamel

January 11th, 2014 at 11:05 PM ^

He probably has a future as a situational specialist somewhere.

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GhostOfPosBang

January 11th, 2014 at 11:18 PM ^

Would that situation happen to be, I don't know... all the time, maybe?

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User -not THAT user

January 12th, 2014 at 10:08 AM ^

Did he ever hold for place kicks at Michigan before he was starting at QB?

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UMxWolverines

January 11th, 2014 at 11:09 PM ^

i want us to be able to run like the patriots...sooooo much

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big john lives on 67

January 11th, 2014 at 11:13 PM ^

After the bowl game, I had no hope that it would ever happen again.

Strangely, I now believe it is right around the corner. Not sure why.

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Ty Butterfield

January 11th, 2014 at 11:11 PM ^

Pats O-line is dominating. Wish Michigan could get to that point.

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GoBLUinTX

January 11th, 2014 at 11:18 PM ^

The former Michigan offensive tackle, Dan Dierdorf, is finishing his broadcast career tonight, maybe he can stop in and shake Coach Funk's hand. A little consultancy may go a long way.

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Ty Butterfield

January 11th, 2014 at 11:25 PM ^

Yes please. Sounds good to me.

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tmzenn

January 11th, 2014 at 11:50 PM ^

Wow, I love seeing a team that can run the ball like the Patriots just did. It is such an impressive way to beat another team. It is also nice to see the play action pass open up as a result of pounding the ball.

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exmtroj

January 11th, 2014 at 11:13 PM ^

This what drives me insane about NFL coaching. Pagano punts the ball on 4th and less than 1, down by 21 in the fourth quarter. After his defense had already given up 43 points. Of course New England drives all the way down and is knocking on the door and has sealed the game.

Yet no one will criticize his ludicrous decision because of the annoyingly conservative/risk-averse mentality in the NFL. Gotta play for that field position!

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exmtroj

January 11th, 2014 at 11:30 PM ^

nevermind

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samdrussBLUE

January 11th, 2014 at 11:15 PM ^

Ron Zook punt of the decade right there!
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mGrowOld

January 11th, 2014 at 11:16 PM ^

Dd they seriously just punt from the 25?
Somewhere in Michigan a tear rolls down the face of a smiling Lloyd Carr who nods and says "yes" quietly to himself.

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