NFL Playoffs: Live Thread

[Hooch]

Thanks for the greeting!

Hype is just that, hype. I don't know if I'd go so far as to say he pissed it away, the Saints were on fire - it was their day to win. The Saints won by more than just one interception for a TD. This can be speculated ad nauseum but it's not what happens, which is unpredictable, but what he does about this loss that can make him a great QB. IMHO

I forgot about your avatar... F'n hilarious!

The thing about football, is that you can make almost any qualitative statement and there is really no proof to support any side. Some say Manning pissed the game away, but you could also say Wayne didn't run his route properly or the offensive line didn't give Manning enough protection or it was a horrible play call in that situation. You can also just say it was a great defensive play. What's the right answer? Who knows, not even the guys on the field most of the time. Bottom line is that it's a team game that QBs get too much credit and too much blame for.