[pico]

i always thought it is not cool in the nfl to run up the score like the patriots. they're making all the shitty teams feel bad.

[tblues2005]

These other teams cannot stop them at all, even with back ups win they may not be able to stop them.

[pico]

56-10 now...and still another quarter to go...damn, the buffalo fans must feel really embrassed now.

[swifty]

Brady out for the rest of game,. we see alot of running players now....

[CrazyLou]

They shouldn't have to play down to any team. Madden nailed it earlier in his breakdown, if they don't want to get bitch slapped, let them play defense. They're making millions.

[tblues2005]

They may even score another touchdown with back ups in. This is getting sick!!

[Scorpion]

i dont have to worry anymore about my 4 team 13 point teaser!!!
i had NE -2.5

[tblues2005]

Scorpion me either, I had NE at -3.5 on a 4 team teaser from earlier today. That was an easy victory.

[masr]

Play hard till clock hits 0:00
<---- patriots

[tblues2005]

masr,

You got that right!!

[John Layfield]

I don't want to interupt your love fest here boys but you are being very rude and classless by not posting in my Welcoming thread.

[tblues2005]

john,

Lol on that statement!! good one!

[cartay]

The whole "running up the score" thing is getting old. Teams need to suck it up. It's the pros, not frickin' Little League.

What's worse:

Trying (can be seen as pouring it on - saying we're gonna score score score)...?

Or

Not trying (can be seen as disrespectful - saying you guys suck so bad, we'll let you win this play)...?

[SBR_John]

Classless if you ask me. they are throwing every play up 30 points in the red zone late in the 3rd.

reminds me of the Miami Hurricanes of the early 90's and now they are getting payback. You dont beat the f*ck out of teams and not have it come back to haunt you later. A little typo there...

[milwaukee mike]

i agree sbr john.
playing hard is one thing, continuing to throw the ball when you're up by 30 or 40 points late in the game shows a lack of class.
but i would also point out that calling them the miami hurri"coons" also shows a lack of class.

[copper]

Not only that but they continue to go for it on 4th down in the 4th quarter when they are up 35 points. Kick the FG.

When is someone going to have the balls to put BRADY on his ass???? One cheapshot will have Belichick rethinking rubbing everyone's face in it.

[louis]

I bet the Bills last night with the points, lost that bet of course, and I have no problem with what NE did. It was up to the Bills to stop them, not for the Patriots to stop themselves.

I would have taken starters out sooner rather than risk injury, but there is always the chance of a miraculous comeback, especially with the Bills who had that famous playoff wildcard game in Houston and came back by 35 points or something like that about 10 years ago.

[BigBollocks]

I thought what Belichick did was absolutely classless. The guy's an asshole, plain and simple. That said, he's an asshole who is an absolute genius when it comes to a football mindset. I'd take my money on a Belichick coached team every day of the week.

I never, and I mean never, thought I'd see Belichick running play actions with Brady still in the game up by 50 against his buddy Jauron. You can't get more classless than that. The Pats will most likely win the SuperBowl, but history will look at this team as classless cheaters no matter what their margin of victory from here on out.

[louis]

I didn't watch the fourth quarter, but once they were up 50 points that is just stupid of the pats to risk injury to brady and their starters.

[Pedro]

If I pay money to see a game (or at least take the time to watch the ads on TV), I want to see both teams put in their best.

I am paying money (or at least my time) for the entertainment. I am not paying to see a second string quarterback come in at half time so that the team can show class. I want to see exciting and entertaining plays.

I agree with the comment that these guys are pros, they are not being payed to show class, they are being paid to put on a show.

Pedro

[pavyracer]

Originally Posted by Pedro

If I pay money to see a game (or at least take the time to watch the ads on TV), I want to see both teams put in their best.

I am paying money (or at least my time) for the entertainment. I am not paying to see a second string quarterback come in at half time so that the team can show class. I want to see exciting and entertaining plays.

I agree with the comment that these guys are pros, they are not being payed to show class, they are being paid to put on a show.

Pedro

If the amount of points scored or concede was an issue in case of tiebreakers on who gets to the playoffs you could see more teams play better defense to avoid being blown out. It can also be used for draft pick order in case of tiebreakers.

[Doc JS]

Originally Posted by crazyl

They shouldn't have to play down to any team. Madden nailed it earlier in his breakdown, if they don't want to get bitch slapped, let them play defense. They're making millions.

Agree with you and Madden 100%!!

This is not rec league, it's not high school, it's not college where, depending on the situation, it is completely appropriate to call off the dogs and show some mercy...you're all highly paid professionals, STFU and play.

[pokernut9999]

You same bashers will take Philly and the points this week and be back here crying Monday. Take advantage of them , it is EASY MONEY 9-1 ATS 8-2 on the over.

[increasedodds]

When Florida beats Florida agricultural community college 70-3 that's rude. The players are of different class and coaches should know to slow it down.

When the Pats beat the Bills by 50, that is the BIlls problem. Both programs have the same salary cap and no disadvantages. In the NFL if you do not want to get beat by 50, play defense.

Sean

[biggamer3]

I dont even run up the score on Madden 08

[SBR_John]

Originally Posted by increasedodds

When Florida beats Florida agricultural community college 70-3 that's rude. The players are of different class and coaches should know to slow it down.

When the Pats beat the Bills by 50, that is the BIlls problem. Both programs have the same salary cap and no disadvantages. In the NFL if you do not want to get beat by 50, play defense.

Sean

Its called sportsmanship. It comes back to haunt you too thats why its just as important to learn how to win with class as it is to lose with class.

[DrunkenLullaby]

Originally Posted by picoman

they're making all the shitty teams feel bad.

The shitty teams deserve to feel bad.

Their fans feel bad. The BMs who need them each week (often) feel bad. Both of these groups are out money because of the players. Why the hell should the players be exempted from feeling bad? At least their lame asses are picking up a paycheck.

[CrazyLou]

Originally Posted by SBR_John

Its called sportsmanship. It comes back to haunt you too thats why its just as important to learn how to win with class as it is to lose with class.

It is pro football.

Those guys stand a better chance getting hurt handing it off to the RB up the middle to get clobbered than they do passing the ball.

There is no mercy rule in pro football. If the Bills were ready to quit, why were they running around like crazy with under a minute left trying to go on a big drive? So only the Pats have to quit right because they are the ones owning that ass?

[cartay]

Originally Posted by copper

Not only that but they continue to go for it on 4th down in the 4th quarter when they are up 35 points. Kick the FG.

Just to clarify... regardless of where anyone stands on the Pats running up the score...

In NFL circles, kicking FGs in this situation is seen as rubbing it in. Going for it at least give the defense a chance to stop them.

Media types (including ex-coaches and players) have said this when asked about the Patriots recently.

[4FUN.AND$$]

cartay is right..
What are they suppose to do have Brady hike the ball and hand off to the Bills linebackers so they can get some points ? Go Pats and beat the sh!t out of anyone who can't stop you.

[RageWizard]

I don't mind a team running up the score as long as they do it every time. Case in point New England had the opputunity to kick a last minute who cares field goal against the Colts that would have made my backing of the Patriots a winner, but they choose to run out the clock with the kneel down making me have a losing wager. Then against the Bills they throw the ball on fourth down when their up by 35 in the game instead of kicking the field goal.