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fyo
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« Reply #15 on: February 03, 2012, 11:47:15 am »
I'll be hoping for the ground under the RCA dome to open up and swallow half the players. Specifically those wearing Patriots jerseys... that's the only way they don't win.
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« Reply #16 on: February 03, 2012, 02:05:31 pm »
How about some data.....

During the regular season, the Patriots beat exactly ZERO teams with a record above 0.500.  The teams they beat this season, playoffs included, were a combined 96-128 (0.428).  Their 3 losses this season came against opponents who were a combined 39-25 (0.609).

Before they beat the Ravens, the Patriots had yet to beat a team with a winning record.  And, considering the nature of the Ravens' loss, I'm not convinced that they would have won in OT.

I believe, based on this information, that the Patriots can't beat a good team.  Any average team should be able to romp through a schedule of pansies.  Their defense has been a liability all season, and they've been simply outscoring weaker opponents.  I don't think the Patriots can dominate a "good" team like the Ravens, Steelers, or Giants the way they do against the Chiefs, Dolphins, or Redskins.

Take it for what its worth, but the Giants are going to expose this on Sunday.
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« Reply #17 on: February 03, 2012, 02:37:48 pm »
^^^ I really hope you're right, but I don't see the Pats losing to the Giants a second time this season. They only lost (if I remember correctly) due to a last second touchdown pass from Eli. I don't think the data will matter for the Superbowl but I had no idea that they didn't beat a team above .500.
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« Reply #18 on: February 03, 2012, 03:01:34 pm »
Patriots: 24
Giants: 21


In overtime
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« Reply #19 on: February 03, 2012, 03:34:45 pm »
Quote from: Brian Fein on February 03, 2012, 02:05:31 pm
How about some data.....

During the regular season, the Patriots beat exactly ZERO teams with a record above 0.500.  The teams they beat this season, playoffs included, were a combined 96-128 (0.428).  Their 3 losses this season came against opponents who were a combined 39-25 (0.609).

This to me is a misguided stat.  So, is it the Pats' fault that their schedule included 13 games against teams that were below .500??  Maybe the teams were below .500 because the Pats beat them (Bills/Dolphins)??  Some teams lose games against inferior teams, the Pats didn't do that, I say that's a good thing.  They won in the playoffs when it counted.  Like the Giants, I think their defense improved towards the end of the season, plus I'm sure they want payback against the Giants.
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« Reply #20 on: February 03, 2012, 03:36:53 pm »
Quote from: masterfins on February 03, 2012, 03:34:45 pm
This to me is a misguided stat.  So, is it the Pats' fault that their schedule included 13 games against teams that were below .500?? 

It is also a misrepresented stat as some of theams were .500.

Go Giants.
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« Reply #21 on: February 03, 2012, 07:58:29 pm »
Its also misguided in that they made the Super Bowl beating two teams with winning records. At the same time if you're going to discredit the Pats schedule for the regular season, how do people ignore the Giant's regular season record(getting swept by the Redskins)?
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« Reply #22 on: February 04, 2012, 12:52:28 am »
the point was that the patriots arent as good as everyone thinks because everytime they were tested, they failed. with the exception of the ravens game

reason all you want i am just telling you why i picked the way i did. i think they are an above average team but not dominant.

we will see.....
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« Reply #23 on: February 04, 2012, 09:37:00 pm »
i think the giants win in high scoring game...

giants: 34
pats: 24

brady struggled against the ravens, and the giants have a way better pass rush & overall defense. eli is your mvp, and him & the trio of his receivers light up the pats.
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« Reply #24 on: February 04, 2012, 10:49:06 pm »
I love that people point out the lack of wins against over .500 teams but they were 13-3. The Giants lost 7 games. It's just a weak argument IMHO
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« Reply #25 on: February 05, 2012, 01:40:32 am »
I cant stomach the asshole PATS winning a 4th  SB.  Take em down G-men

El Gigante 27

Gay Flying Elvis 24
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« Reply #26 on: February 05, 2012, 08:58:15 pm »
Quote from: Brian Fein on February 02, 2012, 01:37:18 pm
you fools.

I see no way the Patriots win this game.  I think you'll see again why defense wins championships.

Giants 31
Patriots 20

I sure hope this thinking kicks in in the fourth quarter.
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« Reply #27 on: February 05, 2012, 10:06:52 pm »
The better team won.
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« Reply #28 on: February 05, 2012, 10:17:40 pm »
Pats were exposed tonight for what they were all year. Overrated
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« Reply #29 on: February 05, 2012, 10:21:26 pm »
Well, it wasn't a blowout but I'll take that any day of the week. Yay Giants!
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