Sunday, February 07, 2016

Super Ball Open Thread

According to legend, the Super Bowl was named by Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt, who was inspired by his kids' infatuation with the Superball, which was first marketed in 1965. That's as good a backstory as anything, I guess.

Feel free to weigh in about today's sporting contest, or about your experiences with Superballs, in the comments below.

76 comments:

Whitney said...

Hi guys. Made it back in just under 14. Went directly to some friends. I went to bed early but Clarence and friends partied until 3:30.

RV 2017. In.

Dave said...

it's perfectly acceptable to have a schizoid episode after a car ride that long (same thing happened in boulder).

three minute superball video with no major bouncing! appalling.

T.J. said...

2 hours away from a feast of epic proportions at the homestead. Several GTBers, including the elusive Dennis, will be in attendance.

T.J. said...

And come Thursday, the missus and I will be soaking up rays in Mark's hood. Gonna be a good week.

Mark said...

Weather will be warmer here than DC, Teej but not in the 80s like you're used to when you visit. More like 60s. I apologize in advance. Still, we're psyched to have you guys visit. I've been thinking about all the good food and drink we'll enjoy all weekend. And, of course, our romantic Valentines dinner.

zman said...

Peyton Manning and Demarcus Ware both teared up during today's pregame meeting. That doesn't seem like a good sign for Denver.

Mark said...

I think Carolina should win but did take Denver +6.5 and the under (46). Strictly a value play.

rob said...

that video is terrible. neither ball looks particularly super.

i think the panthers win, and i don't think it's very close. nobody has an answer for this version of cam newton. i have a 6:30 am flight tomorrow morning, so i won't see the second half, regardless.

TR said...

Willie McGinest is wearing something like a grey suit, but there's a big black stripe across the chest and arms. He done got himself some bad advice from a stylist.

zman said...

Two years ago when Manning turned in an all time great season he was completely undressed by Seattle and Denver's D had no answer for Seattle's combo of power running and mobile read option-ish QB. I don't see this ending well for Denver. But I'm an idiot.

Along those lines, my neighbors looked at me as if I declared a love of cannibalism when I expressed my disdain for Peyton.

Mark said...

I never get those reactions when I say I don't like Peyton. Disliking him has been widely accepted around here since he played at Tennessee.

My angle on the Broncos is actually related to their last Super Bowl appearance in that I think their defense is really, really good this time and top tier defenses often lead to Super Bowl wins. They were average at best two years ago and Seattle's D was great. The Denver D is much improved and could swing this game.

Ultimately I don't think the Broncos win but I think the game will be close. I'm an idiot though.

Dave said...

my wife has off tomorrow! chinese new year. there's not enough chinese kids in my district . . .

mayhugh said...

Like the Denver game plan coming out on the first drive. Pass to set up the run.

zman said...

I have to ditch all my Marmot shit now.

Mark said...

That Denver defense...

mayhugh said...

Danvers defense is fearless right now. They have some rhythms figured out, force 3rd and long and then bring the heat.

zman said...

Alternatively, the panthers have no WR or RB depth and the Denver D will eat them alive. Again, I know nothing.

zman said...

If my last name was Norwood I would not wear number 11.

TR said...

Panthers in trouble if the Denver D doesn't respect the running game.

TR said...

The hand jive!? You're better than that, Jonathan Stewart.

Whitney said...

Talib having one of the worst, dumbest quarters in SB history.

mayhugh said...

Stewart loved Grease Live.

Whitney said...

Last time Denver led 10-0 in a SB...

mr kq said...

...it started raining Skins TDs in the end zone I was sitting in.

mayhugh said...

Figgies in the red zone almost always come back to bite.

zman said...

157 combined yards of offense in this game but 20 points.

Whitney said...

Kenny, you were at that game? A dandy

mr kq said...

I was. It seemed to be raining beers in that end zone as well.

rob said...

suboptimal first half, that

cool that ken spent his 40th birthday at a super bowl

TR said...

I'm a couple minutes behin real-time. I wonder if Bruno Mars is still built like a lesbian.

Danimal said...

Pretty colors!

Danimal said...

Wasn't Bruno halftime entertainment last year? Year before?

zman said...

The middle aged white guy at work who hates Cam Newton must love this performance. Bruno Mars appears to have had hip reduction surgery.

TR said...

Chris Martin: "Yes, the grey jeans. No, not those. The ones that are bedazzled with colors that match the patches on my blazer. You don't follow me? Ok, just dress my like I'm in the VIP section of a rave in 1998."

zman said...

I'm still confused by the ODB/Ratajkowski convertible Buick ad. Nothing about it makes sense. Including the car.

Mark said...

Raves have VIP sections? Raves are a lot different in New Jersey.

zman said...

Lots of commercials about pooping this year. I'm not in love with the claymation intestines.

Danimal said...

And not pooping. What's up with that constipation ad heh?

Whitney said...

Ted Ginn really likes to avoid contact and get out of bounds and not get the extra yardage, eh?

Mark said...

If the game continues in this fashion Von Miller should be the MVP.

Danimal said...

Super bowl babies = winning commercial?

Mark said...

If my math is right, I'm a 1977 Orange Bowl baby.

TR said...

Peyton has been sneaky awful. Denver got a TD from the strip sack, and then were gifted good field position from the turnover. He's made a couple short passes, but that's it.

Mark said...

Marshawn Lynch just announced his retirement in the coolest way ever.

Mark said...

Agreed, TR. Though I wouldn't even say sneaky. Just bad in general. He's lucky to have thrown another 2-3 picks.

rob said...

wade phillips might be mvp

zman said...

With the cleats or the 40?

zman said...

Peyton is past Trent dilfer and has fallen into Heath Schuler territory. Kubiak is terrified to let him throw.

rob said...

colquitt might be mvp

Danimal said...

Even on that play, Peyton danced around as if it was his first time in the pocket. He had a nice first drive though.

Mark said...

Von Miller is the MVP, Rob. You would want to give it to a Colquitt.

Whitney said...

So much blah biah blah about Peyton, but holy smokes what a game by the Denver D.

zman said...

Well at least I dvr'ed Downton

Danimal said...

Papa johns guy sighting near Peyton.

Whitney said...

Z, I thought you punted Downton. I chucked it after they wrecked Matthew's car.

Whitney said...

Mark's earlier comment got me thinking. I'm very likely a Christmas '69 baby. Not bad.

Shlara said...

I was born on Super Bowl Sunday (Super Bowl IV)
Jim Nantz is annoying
And Peyton couldn't be less excited to win, huh?

Mark said...

He is excited to shill for Budweiser though.

Shlara said...

This Eli clip is gold:

https://vine.co/v/i1vzT9ZPTWH

Marls said...

I'm an April of 74 baby. Means my parents were real excited about Hank Aaron passing the Babe.

Marls said...

Kudos to The Teej and Mrs. The Teej for a fine super bowl party.

Whitney said...

Teej said he invited Mr. and Mrs. Marls because people had asked him to have squares at their Super Bowl party.

zman said...

I wanted to punt on Downton but zwoman made us stay the course for the sake of completeness. Matthew Crawley was the only relatable and redeeming character, and he had a cool car. I was sad to see him go.

Eli sucks.

Even at the end, Peyton is still selling shit.

Whitney said...

The Downton MO seemed to be: mostly sinister characters to root against, but we'll mix in some truly nice and likable folks and then subject them to awfulness most every episode. The Anna and Bates stuff was way too much. Otherwise a perfectly nice show.

Marls said...

I'm very happy for Master Bates.

Hi Dave.

TR said...

FYI - My ugly mug may be on CNBC at 12:15 today.

rob said...

5 degrees fahrenheit with snow showers and 20 mph winds when i landed in minneapolis this morning. fucking hoth.

rob said...

without looking, see if you can guess the tribe's estimated rpi ranking right now. marks, whit, shlara, this goes to conversations we've had within the past two days.

Danimal said...

pretty solid there fella. do you have weekly conference calls on the subject? what is the typical agenda of said conference call? inquiring minds want to know.
in seriousness, the caa has the makings for a great tourney this year. I'm actually looking forward to it.

zman said...

I would guess 69.

zman said...

While discussing the Super Bowl a colleague opined that the game looked like it was being played in snow, minus the snow--players slipping, fumbling, dropping passes, missed FG, overthrown passes, etc.

Shlara said...

The only answer is 69, right?
And Danimal, I'll send you the conference call number so you can join us this week

rob said...

69 is way too high for this question, if just right in other ways.

rob said...

but i appreciate shlara's gutter mind.

Dave said...

why WAS everyone slipping around last night? if it wasn't ghost snow?

dew? mountain dew? mountain dew and caffeine and juice?

Dave said...

no real explanation on the internet, other than they put down all new sod for the game. mysterious