Colts favored to win the Superbowl.......again

[Atlas]

Online Casino Posts Odds for 2007 Super Bowl
By James Mc

SoCals link: http://www.onlinecasinonews.com/ocnv2_1/article/article.asp?id=10839

With the early exit of the USA from this summer’s football World Cup, many bettors have turned their attention to the forthcoming NFL season, and sportsbooks including Bodog.com have begun to single out the favourites to win the 2007 Super Bowl.

So far there has been a surprise choice of pre-season favourite with the Indianapolis Colts, despite recent failings in the NFL playoffs, being quoted at 6/1 to win the Super Bowl. Early second favourites are the New England Patriots at 8/1, followed by the Seattle Seahawks, the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Stealers who all come in at 10/1.


Other forecasts in the futures market see many teams at relatively short odds with the Dallas Cowboys at 12/1, the Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers and Carolina Panthers all at 14/1, and finally the Chicago Bears and New York Giants at 15/1.


Bets can be placed at Bodog.com on potential winners of the 2007 Super Bowl up to a maximum of $500.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

Their ship sailed with the loss of James.

[Dr. Broncenstein]

2005 was their last/best chance.

[sirhcyennek81]

Colts are still a threat. Just not as glaring. AFC is looking pretty unsettled lately.


:Broncos:

[SoCalBronco]

Their ship sailed with the loss of James.

I agree to an extent. Its a huge loss, we'll see how Rhodes and Addai can do.

[azbroncfan]

That's a pretty good asumption. They are a force in AFC although manning and those WR are due for some injuries as they have been lucky.

[SoCalBronco]

Carolina is getting disrespected a little bit at 14/1.

[brncs_fan]

I said they lost favorability when James left. Not just his production but also his ability to keep defenses honest as well as stay in and block. While Rhodes and/or Addai can fill-in, they won't be what James was.

however, with Steel country not sure abour Big Ben, Cincy being not sure about palmer, NE having to replace another coordinator and our question marks, who really is the Favorite?

[watermock]

http://www.bodog.com/sports-betting/football-futures.jsp

[ludo21]

Rhodes and Addai will do fine, but James was a great pass blocker as well, that will be missed.

[Paladin]

The Colts lost a bit more when the Stillers beat them. Manning threw his "protection" under the bus, and there could be a bit of impatience running through that organization about now. Some issues about the stadium, and there was talk at one point that the organization might have an interest in being "the" team in LA. There are enough quesitons for that team, and I hope that team blows up. I have not looked at their scedule, but I think a lot of teams are going to look at creative ways to blitz Manning. I think the RBs will get a lot of experience being part of the "protection".

[Dagmar]

Carolina is getting disrespected a little bit at 14/1.
Excatly what I was gonna post.

[Kaylore]

I'll give you the main reason they won't win:

http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/topstory/sports/dungy_tony051229cp.jpg

Choke artist. There's a reason they got rid of him in Tampa Bay. He got a pass last season because of his personal woes, but if that hadn't happened he'd probably be on the hot seat. They had the trophy gift-wraped by the league and they still blew it.

[Bronco Billy]

Choke Artist.


http://www.deadspin.com/sports/peyton-manning/

[Bronco Billy]

Sorry the pic didn't come up.

Choke Artist.

[Atlas]

Sorry the pic didn't come up.

Choke Artist.

Hey Billy get off the Mane and get to work!!! You need to trade Lelie and find some bargin basement FAs that will help Denver win the SuperBowl!!!

[Vegas_Bronco]

So if the Colts finally win....how boring would that be! I can't see the NFL administration handing down anything but suprises to the referees on game day after last year's 'decided' champion.

[Bronco Billy]

Hey Billy get off the Mane and get to work!!! You need to trade Lelie and find some bargin basement FAs that will help Denver win the SuperBowl!!!


Just as soon as I find my bicycle helmet I'm gonna swap out our O-line and bring in Arizona's. Is Ryan Leaf still working at Wal-Mart? I can't seem to get a hold of him. Oh well, there's always Kurt Warner's wife. She even has her own helmet!

[Meck77]

**** the colts

[Bob's your Information Minister]

I think Dungy is a fine coach. It's not his fault his kicker choked while the offensive line suddenly disappeared.

About the only bad thing he did was let them coast at the end of the regular season. I don't really put a lot of stock in that, either, because these guys are professional football players.

[Crushaholic]

What Coach Manning wants, Coach Manning gets...except a Super Bowl shot...

[yavoon]

Sorry the pic didn't come up.

Choke Artist.

just not true unfortunately:(. though I think the dungy choking thing has more credence.

[PatsWin2002]

I think Dungy is a fine coach. It's not his fault his kicker choked while the offensive line suddenly disappeared.

I disagree on that one. Didn't they go for the end zone twice and then leave Vanderjerk a 47-yarder??

The guy is good, but they could've tried to get him closer. Apparently Manning wanted the glory and none of the blame.

[Pezman]

I'll give you the main reason they won't win:

http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/topstory/sports/dungy_tony051229cp.jpg

Choke artist. There's a reason they got rid of him in Tampa Bay. He got a pass last season because of his personal woes, but if that hadn't happened he'd probably be on the hot seat. They had the trophy gift-wraped by the league and they still blew it.

Insert Chucky Gruden over there! He seems to capitalize well with other coaches squads right?

[Rausch]

This team has the greatest choke potential of any team I've seen in 20 years.

And trust me, I know choke potential...

[Odysseus]

**** the colts

Requoted for emphasis.

[MechanicalBull]

I disagree on that one. Didn't they go for the end zone twice and then leave Vanderjerk a 47-yarder??

The guy is good, but they could've tried to get him closer. Apparently Manning wanted the glory and none of the blame.

I forget if they went for the endzone or not but youre right. They had 2nd and 3rd down with like two or three yards for a first and Manning threw two incompletes to Wayne that were way beyond the first down marker.

[bronco militia]

Carolina is getting disrespected a little bit at 14/1.

disrespected...lol!

shhhhhhhhhhh!! (that's easy money!)

[Garcia Bronco]

The loss of James just isn't going to be a big deal when the guys you're concerned about is the QB.

[Broncojef]

The Colts set themselves up for the choke last year. They played absolutely no one for the majority of the year. ESPN and football broadcasters told us all year how great they were while beating alot of nothing. The really bad part was absolutely no one would come out and say. Geez the Colts have beat the Titans (twice), Ravens, 49ers, Rams, Texans, and Cardinals. It was alot like watching Nebraska in the day, highly ranked with no possibility of losing because their competition sucked so badly. Handing the lombardi to that team for the trash they played would have been criminal.

Maybe James wouldn't have left had Manning not received that obnoxious contract a few years ago. Manning jokes maybe he would run more....actually I think that is no joke. Since you have sucked the huge contract out of the Colts ownership Peyton I'm almost positive you'll be running more.

[bronco militia]

I think Manning is the choke artist, not Dungy. The coaches don't play the players do.

1st Tampa, now Indi.....move over Marty Shottenheimer Hilarious!

[BMF Bronco]

**** the colts
I agree with meck, **** the colts!

[BroncoInferno]

just not true unfortunately:(. though I think the dungy choking thing has more credence.

How is it not true? Manning never could beat Florida in college despite probably having the better team a couple of times, and has only 2 playoff wins in his career despite multiple appearances, and even a couple of playoff byes. That is not a strong resume for his performance with something big on the line.

[Florida_Bronco]

It was alot like watching Nebraska in the day, highly ranked with no possibility of losing because their competition sucked so badly. Handing the lombardi to that team for the trash they played would have been criminal.

You don't win 3 National Championships in the 90's by being a crappy team. Our competition may not have been as great, but we still won those 3 championships.

[Florida_Bronco]

Oh yeah, **** THE COLTS!

[watermock]

It's kinda funny about Manning...the difference is Elway took an offense that didn't have near the WR's that Manning has had, and at least made it to the big game, almost 7 times if you count the buffalo and Jacksonville meltdowns.

Manning hasn't made it once, but the media still is sucking his balls.

[Inkana7]

What good teams did the Colts play last season? An Injured Pats team, a Steelers team that featured a newly-returned Big Ben, and the Bengals. So one real good team.

Even though that shootout with Carson was awesome, **** the Colts.

[Florida_Bronco]

It's kinda funny about Manning...the difference is Elway took an offense that didn't have near the WR's that Manning has had, and at least made it to the big game, almost 7 times if you count the buffalo and Jacksonville meltdowns.

Manning hasn't made it once, but the media still is sucking his balls.

I want to go back and watch the championship game against Nebraska...we kicked his a** up and down the field.

[jrmarden]

I thought that was quite funny!

Online Casino Posts Odds for 2007 Super Bowl
By James Mc

SoCals link: http://www.onlinecasinonews.com/ocnv2_1/article/article.asp?id=10839

With the early exit of the USA from this summer’s football World Cup, many bettors have turned their attention to the forthcoming NFL season, and sportsbooks including Bodog.com have begun to single out the favourites to win the 2007 Super Bowl.

So far there has been a surprise choice of pre-season favourite with the Indianapolis Colts, despite recent failings in the NFL playoffs, being quoted at 6/1 to win the Super Bowl. Early second favourites are the New England Patriots at 8/1, followed by the Seattle Seahawks, the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Stealers who all come in at 10/1.


Other forecasts in the futures market see many teams at relatively short odds with the Dallas Cowboys at 12/1, the Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers and Carolina Panthers all at 14/1, and finally the Chicago Bears and New York Giants at 15/1.


Bets can be placed at Bodog.com on potential winners of the 2007 Super Bowl up to a maximum of $500.

[Man-Goblin]

Just as soon as I find my bicycle helmet I'm gonna swap out our O-line and bring in Arizona's. Is Ryan Leaf still working at Wal-Mart? I can't seem to get a hold of him. Oh well, there's always Kurt Warner's wife. She even has her own helmet!

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/attachment.php?attachmentid=16247&stc=1&d=1151386091

Who the hell is that chick?

[Paladin]

that is the missus of Kurt Warner. If I were around her, I'd be praying all the time, too, looking for a way out. I understand she is a b**** with claws and teeth.

[kamakazi_kal]

f**k payton and the colts....... and the town that blows him

[Steve Sewell]

I think Dungy is a fine coach. It's not his fault his kicker choked while the offensive line suddenly disappeared.

About the only bad thing he did was let them coast at the end of the regular season. I don't really put a lot of stock in that, either, because these guys are professional football players.

Kind of like Greg Wesley and Junior Siavii?:rofl:

[Steve Sewell]

This team has the greatest choke potential of any team I've seen in 20 years.

And trust me, I know choke potential...

Is that because the Chiefs have cornered the market on choking?

[Steve Sewell]

The Colts set themselves up for the choke last year. They played absolutely no one for the majority of the year. ESPN and football broadcasters told us all year how great they were while beating alot of nothing. The really bad part was absolutely no one would come out and say. Geez the Colts have beat the Titans (twice), Ravens, 49ers, Rams, Texans, and Cardinals. It was alot like watching Nebraska in the day, highly ranked with no possibility of losing because their competition sucked so badly. Handing the lombardi to that team for the trash they played would have been criminal.

Maybe James wouldn't have left had Manning not received that obnoxious contract a few years ago. Manning jokes maybe he would run more....actually I think that is no joke. Since you have sucked the huge contract out of the Colts ownership Peyton I'm almost positive you'll be running more.

You're right, they had the perfect set up last year and they blew it. I find it funny that Vegas is giving them another chance. I think Peyton is following the career path of Dan Marino at this point in his career. When Marino was in year 8 or 9, it was pretty obvious that they weren't going to win a SB with him. Manning's window of opportunity is closing rapidly.

[Steve Sewell]

You don't win 3 National Championships in the 90's by being a crappy team. Our competition may not have been as great, but we still won those 3 championships.

Ahem, it was really two. Scott Frost et. al. lobbying and crying for Dr. Tom's send off on national TV was pretty lame. No, it was really f@cking lame. If the fuskers would have played in the Big 10 like Michigan did that year they wouldn't have done squat.

[Steve Sewell]

1st Tampa, now Indi.....move over Marty Shottenheimer Hilarious!

Wasn't Dungy one of Marty's protoges? Or was it Sperm? Or both? It seems like Dungy was on Marty's staff with Sperm and Cowher at one time. I may be wrong.

[Kid A]

Ahem, it was really two. Scott Frost et. al. lobbying and crying for Dr. Tom's send off on national TV was pretty lame. No, it was really f@cking lame. If the fuskers would have played in the Big 10 like Michigan did that year they wouldn't have done squat.

Yeah, that complete @ss whooping laid on #3 Tennesse couldn't have been from a good team...

[yavoon]

How is it not true? Manning never could beat Florida in college despite probably having the better team a couple of times, and has only 2 playoff wins in his career despite multiple appearances, and even a couple of playoff byes. That is not a strong resume for his performance with something big on the line.

manning has performed well in most of his playoff games recently and has led some insane late game comebacks as well as shown the balls to go for the win and not be a pussy.

[WoodMan]

Indy Colts 2006 REGULAR SEASON
WK DATE OPPONENT
1 9/10 @ New York Giants 8:15 PM
2 9/17 HOUSTON TEXANS 1:00 PM
3 9/24 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 1:00 PM
4 10/1 @ New York Jets 1:00 PM
5 10/8 TENNESSEE TITANS 1:00 PM
6 10/15 BYE -
7 10/22 WASHINGTON REDSKINS 4:15 PM
8 10/29 @ Denver Broncos 4:15 PM
9 11/5 @ New England Patriots 8:15 PM
10 11/12 BUFFALO BILLS 1:00 PM
11 11/19 @ Dallas Cowboys 1:00 PM
12 11/26 PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 1:00 PM
13 12/3 @ Tennessee Titans 1:00 PM
14 12/10 @ Jacksonville Jaguars 1:00 PM
15 12/18 CINCINNATI BENGALS 8:30 PM
16 12/24 @ Houston Texans 1:00 PM
17 12/31 MIAMI DOLPHINS 1:00 PM


They coming to town between the Deadskins and the Pats! Oh Yeah!
GO BRONCOS!:yayaya:

[Kid A]

Indy Colts 2006 REGULAR SEASON
WK DATE OPPONENT
1 9/10 @ New York Giants 8:15 PM
2 9/17 HOUSTON TEXANS 1:00 PM
3 9/24 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 1:00 PM
4 10/1 @ New York Jets 1:00 PM
5 10/8 TENNESSEE TITANS 1:00 PM
6 10/15 BYE -
7 10/22 WASHINGTON REDSKINS 4:15 PM
8 10/29 @ Denver Broncos 4:15 PM
9 11/5 @ New England Patriots 8:15 PM
10 11/12 BUFFALO BILLS 1:00 PM
11 11/19 @ Dallas Cowboys 1:00 PM
12 11/26 PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 1:00 PM
13 12/3 @ Tennessee Titans 1:00 PM
14 12/10 @ Jacksonville Jaguars 1:00 PM
15 12/18 CINCINNATI BENGALS 8:30 PM
16 12/24 @ Houston Texans 1:00 PM
17 12/31 MIAMI DOLPHINS 1:00 PM


They coming to town between the Deadskins and the Pats! Oh Yeah!
GO BRONCOS!:yayaya:


Thankfully they won't be bringing the idiot kicker with them.

Edit: though I now remember they signed Adam V. Oh well, just pray it doesn't snow.

[WoodMan]

It looks like their schedule is a little tougher this year, at least outside their division. The Titans and Texans are not the better teams in the league, but the Jagoffs should be able to compete in their division.

[Tombstone RJ]

Online Casino Posts Odds for 2007 Super Bowl
By James Mc

SoCals link: http://www.onlinecasinonews.com/ocnv2_1/article/article.asp?id=10839

With the early exit of the USA from this summer’s football World Cup, many bettors have turned their attention to the forthcoming NFL season, and sportsbooks including Bodog.com have begun to single out the favourites to win the 2007 Super Bowl.

So far there has been a surprise choice of pre-season favourite with the Indianapolis Colts, despite recent failings in the NFL playoffs, being quoted at 6/1 to win the Super Bowl. Early second favourites are the New England Patriots at 8/1, followed by the Seattle Seahawks, the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Stealers who all come in at 10/1.


Other forecasts in the futures market see many teams at relatively short odds with the Dallas Cowboys at 12/1, the Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers and Carolina Panthers all at 14/1, and finally the Chicago Bears and New York Giants at 15/1.


Bets can be placed at Bodog.com on potential winners of the 2007 Super Bowl up to a maximum of $500.

Funny how the Vegas guys aren't hyping Carolina the way alot of the media people are.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

Sportsbook.com (http://tinyurl.com/9aveg) posted these odds after the SB.


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[Florida_Bronco]

Ahem, it was really two. Scott Frost et. al. lobbying and crying for Dr. Tom's send off on national TV was pretty lame. No, it was really f@cking lame. If the fuskers would have played in the Big 10 like Michigan did that year they wouldn't have done squat.

Thought this was a pretty good read

TEAM #3: 1997 Michigan Wolverines
Overall Record: 12-0
Conference Record: 8-0
Power Rating: .925
Strength of Schedule: .624
Big Ten Strength: .582
Losses to: none
Blown out by: none
Significant Wins: Michigan State (28), Penn State (18), Washington State (11), Ohio State (12)
Record vs. Top 30: 4-0
Average Pts Scored: 27
Average Pts Allowed: 10
Key Players: Zach Adami, Jon Jansen, Jermaine Tuman, Glen Steele, Marcus Ray, Andre Weathers, Charles Woodson, Brian Greise, Steve Hutchinson, Jeff Backus, Josh Williams, Sam Sword, Jason Vinson

Summary/Comments: The '97 Michigan Wolverines won the Big Ten and were co-national champs, sharing the award with Nebraska. Michigan went undefeated of course, with relative close calls against fair Notre Dame, Iowa, and Wisconsin teams, as well against a pretty good Washington State team in the Rose Bowl. The big question most of you are probably asking here is....#3??!!! They were the only Big Ten team to garner a share of the national title. How can you rank them #3? Well, most will be covered when I get to the #2 team, but simply put, they were not tested as much as the top 2 teams. In 1997, the Big Ten was its worst over the last 7 years. Throw in the fact that their non-conference schedule was relatively pedestrian relative to the other elite teams (.624) and you get a team that never had to be tested by other top teams. They did not play a top 10 team and one of their 4 quality wins was against Michigan State (#28). Their 3 relatively tight games were also over non-rated teams. In some respects, I think the fact that this team went 12-0 is pretty impressive. Defensively they were terrific of course, but offensively, while they were competent, they certainly were not dominant. So, to finish as co-national champs (though I think they were robbed) with a very very good but not spectacular team is a solid accomplishment.

[loborugger]

This team has the greatest choke potential of any team I've seen in 20 years.

And trust me, I know choke potential...

LOL

Its always good to have a sense of humor, Rausch.

[Kid A]

Thought this was a pretty good read

Oh come on Florida, everyone knows nobody from the big XII belongs in the same league as whatever the big 10/SEC/ACC has to offer.