@mattwill

This game is hard to get a read on. I don’t know how much each team will put into it vs the idea of going into the postseason as healthy as possible. I don’t think it’ll be a true preseason game atmosphere, but I can see any iffy players sitting or going very little.

Buffalo 24

Birds 13

Jake with a missed PAT.

Merry Christmas all.

1 hour ago, Cochis_Calhoun said:

Could be frozen shoulders / capsulitis I've had a cortisone injections in my shoulder before now, it would also explain the surgery only happening now, as the initial treatment is non invasive. Have to say my shoulders hurt like all hell when they were frozen, I could barely reach for a beer glass never mind shove 330lb guys about of the way.

There wouldn't be multiple injections in each shoulder for that over the course of 3 weeks.

15 hours ago, mattwill said:

Yup. We were on the edge of Pennsylvania Dutch country, and the mutton force was (and still is) strong there.

Where was that? Which school?

14 hours ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:

NFL deserves it. No need for Xmas games. We have nba, college football on during that time. It’s already too much. They have thanksgiving. Honestly i hate the Saturday games when the college football playoff is going on at the same time.

I don’t mind the Saturday NFL games late in the year. Not a fan of the Thursday games at all.

Barkley needs 155 more scrimmage yards for a 250k bonus.

Something to watch if the Eagles rest week 18. I suspect the eagles would pay him the bonus anyway even if he doesn't get it this week.

52 minutes ago, DrPhilly said:

Where was that? Which school?

Hill School in Pottstown, home of the Heaven and Earth Grocery Store.

BTW, that is a very good book if you haven’t read it.

These Christmas games suck. The league wants us to be with our families

13 hours ago, Alphagrand said:

Someone please put Wheel of Fortune out of its misery. I caught the last 2-3 minutes and honestly thought Ryan Seacrest was Maury Povich. Vanna White is now damn near 70 years-old

LOL.

My wife is AWESOME with that show, she regularly gets the puzzle before the show's contestants. But it is also easier to guess correctly on them when you are sitting on your couch, as opposed to actually being in the studio, in front of TV cameras.

I keep pressing her to apply for the show. Win us some $$$$!!!!

2 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

These Christmas games suck. The league wants us to be with our families

I think I'd rather be at home, with just my wife and dog, today. Instead, I have to drive 2 hours, both ways, to see my parents and effing CRAZY sister. 😆😬

Best part of the day is that I'll get to bring home Turkey and Stuffing and Greenbean casserole leftovers. Foods that I never cook/eat at home.

@Joe Ball game on!

Merry Christmas to all!

1 hour ago, mattwill said:

Hill School in Pottstown, home of the Heaven and Earth Grocery Store.

BTW, that is a very good book if you haven’t read it.

You went to the Hill School? Did you grow up there or did you board? My dad grew up in Pottstown- used to take me to a diner there he said had the best chili dogs anywhere. My brother's father in law went to the Hill School and was lifetime friends with Lamar Hunt. Hunt would have his Hill School football teammates to a game in KC every year until he passed.

Merry Christmas Ladies & Gentlemen!!

1 hour ago, mattwill said:

Hill School in Pottstown, home of the Heaven and Earth Grocery Store.

BTW, that is a very good book if you haven’t read it.

Got it. I went there a couple of times to watch my brothers play youth hockey tourneys back in the day. Super nice rink. Some of the local kids in my area went to HIll for school as well.

I know of the book but never read it.

22 minutes ago, Freshmilk said:

You went to the Hill School? Did you grow up there or did you board? My dad grew up in Pottstown- used to take me to a diner there he said had the best chili dogs anywhere. My brother's father in law went to the Hill School and was lifetime friends with Lamar Hunt. Hunt would have his Hill School football teammates to a game in KC every year until he passed.

Yes. Class of 1966. I never met Lamar through a Hill connection, but the Upper School dormitory I lived in both Junior (5th Form) and Senior (6th Form) years had just been upgraded thanks to a generous gift of Lamar and his brothers. It wasn’t until we moved to Dallas that I met Lamar. His two sisters were important contributors to my wife’s employer and he came to one of their functions. He was a very gracious and personable man.

15 minutes ago, DrPhilly said:

Got it. I went there a couple of times to watch my brothers play youth hockey tourneys back in the day. Super nice rink. Some of the local kids in my area went to HIll for school as well.

I know of the book but never read it.

My dad may well have been the referee in some of your brothers’ games. Hill had a nice mix of boarders and "day hoppers.”

Just now, mattwill said:

Yes. Class of 1966. I never met Lamar through a Hill connection, but the Upper School dormitory I lived in both Junior (5th Form) and Senior (6th Form) years had just been upgraded thanks to a generous gift of Lamar and his brothers. It wasn’t until we moved to Dallas that I met Lamar. His two sisters were important contributors to my wife’s employer and he came to one of their functions. He was a very gracious and personable man.

Fun. I love Pottstown connections. All my great Aunts and Uncles on my dad's side remained in Pottstown. Once we move up from Atlanta we would go to Pottstown once a month.

1 hour ago, LacesOut said:

I think I'd rather be at home, with just my wife and dog, today. Instead, I have to drive 2 hours, both ways, to see my parents and effing CRAZY sister. 😆😬

Check out Goodbye June on Netflix. You may be able to identify with the family. 😉😉😉

Parents surviving Christmas today like

1 hour ago, Mike030270 said:

These Christmas games suck. The league wants us to be with our families

They probably thought all these teams would be good and in playoff contention at minimum.

Dallas Washington is a big rivalry. Dallas always gets ratings and with the Commados just being in the NFCCG with a young star QB. Both Detroit and Minny have been disappointing but I dont know who thought the Vikes wouldn't take a step down with basically a rookie QB learning on the fly who cant stay healthy. Denver is a good team but I dont think anyone expected the Chiefs to be as bad as they are, now down to their 3rd string QB.

Its been a strange year all around the league when it comes to injuries.

They should probably stop with the aerial shots of the stadium. Half hour before kickoff and the seats look 90% empty

27 minutes ago, mattwill said:

My dad may well have been the referee in some of your brothers’ games. Hill had a nice mix of boarders and "day hoppers.”

Nice. This would have been in the early 70s when my little brothers played.

The kids I knew that went to school there were boarders late 70s / early 80s.

That Sainristil is playing like garbage. Absolutely pancaked by Williams and looks like a little kid trying to cover Pickens.

2 hours ago, Iggles_Phan said:

@Joe Ball game on!

Looks like a fantastic start! Merry Christmas folks!