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Oh yeah, now that I have regained control of my emotions... who watched that Hawks game????

I won't say who I was cheering for but that was a heck of a comeback!

Glad you are improving!!!!!!!!!!! We get enough tropical diseases with Yanti. Don't need you starting it too!

Un-real.

I am just blown away with the level headed motivation to keep trying until the clock reads 0.

I struggled to do that as a spectator with much less emotional attachment. One of the very few times I could make parallels to progressing as a human with anything to do with the NFL as an example. 

Yeah, you have to appreciate a person or team with a don't quit attitude.

Welcome back and congrats on the healthier choices (and the girl)

Steve and Jo glad you are feeling better.  I am seeing improvement finally, now my soft palate is swollen and painful, but not my throat.  And the pain is lessened so that is good.

Mary, awesome deal I hope it all works out.

Matt, very cool team photo!

Adrienne, awesome weekend!

Erin, great photos of the fam.

As for the 'Hawks: I have to admit, I thought it was over with the last pick.  I considered turning it off because I was so disappointed, but thank goodness I was a 'real' fan and hung in because holy moly what a finish.  I loved Wilson's emotion at the end.  Even if they don't repeat, that game makes them champs in my book.

Welcome back, Stevey!!  Once a Manatee, always a Manatee, so hop right back in.  Sounds like you're making some really good changes in your life these days and it's clearly suiting you well.  Having that lovely ride 3 days a week will be an excellent way to start and end your day.  The added bonus is that you'll be all shipshape for the London-Cambridge.  Maybe this time you won't be wearing new kit or worrying about being able to walk the next day!   Hope that wrist heals up soon.  An ouchy wrist can make cycling rather sucky.

To all you sick/almost sick/formerly sick people - what the heck?  Is it a computer virus or something?

Man, I don't know.  I had a cold between Christmas and New Years, but was recovered when this badness came on.  What I CAN tell you is that this, along with Salmonella, is something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.  Who knew a sore throat could be this painful.  At least with Strep you take antibiotics.  I was taking Advil and Tylenol and they didn't touch it.

One of the most amazing comebacks in the history of the league.  I felt kind of sorry for the fans who headed for their cars at the 2:00 minute warning.  Most of the game before that point was a little hard to watch. Nothing short of miraculous.

I had a cold a couple weeks ago. It's mostly done but I can't shake the cough! It's not constant but definitely more than normal.

I was blown away by the inability of professional athletes to grasp the 60 minute nature of the game. I was pulling for the other team and could not get over the number of decisions that led to the Packers snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Not to downplay the Hawks victory at all, since they played the hand that was dealt to them and they kept after it. I was really impressed by their collective resolve. And by the toughness of a few individuals in particular.

But goodness, could the Pack have played and coached that game any worse? Oh, yes, they could have been the Colts!

Ugh.  I had a sore throat that bad when I had mono back in high school.  I was taking Tylenol 3 (w/codeine) and it still hurt.  Sorry to hear that.  Hope you heal up soon!

Yeah. I agree. I won't go as far as saying we don't deserve the win, because we do. But we were not our best that game. Not one individual was. Except maybe Jon Ryan  

They did make some terrible decisions but they also had some really bad luck. I mean, that onside kick? Us making that catch for the 2 point conversion? Even the winning touchdown...they had him completely wrapped up and he still made that catch. 

That's what made this so miraculous.  In addition to effort, coaching, etc. something else had to happen and that was luck.  So many odds defying plays that ALL went how they would have to in order to win.  Rarely happens do you get such a string of events play out like that. 

Watch the onsides kick again. The catch is supposed to be made by Jordy Nelson, the little guy in the picture below and the Packers #1 receiver. The other guy is a blocker. Instead, the fellow that was supposed to be blocking decided to try to catch the ball. That created two issues. 1) Jordy couldn't catch it. 2) No one blocked the Hawks Mathews, who recovered the ball. 

There were a number of other plays like that, but in the end, the Hawks were the better team. Congratulations!!!  Now please beat the Patriots. And yes, Jon Ryan is way cool! Punters throwing TD passes rock!

The winning TD is especially impressive given the production of Kearse throughout the game. Russell Wilson has ice water in his veins.

I'm looking forward to not being emotionally invested at the Super Bowl Party

It will be hard for me not to be emotional with blue and green face paint on.

Consider me a member of 'Hawks Nation due to my intense hatred of that whiny, insufferable jerk Brady and that cheatin', insufferable jerk Bellichick.  And you have cool uniforms, so you got that, too.  :-)

Well, you can take the boy out of Boston, but...  I'll have my RWB colors on.  I am mostly just hoping for a great game, but admit I'm routing as hard as I can route for any group of people I don't personally know to beat another group of people I don't personally know, very few of whom actually hail from their team's nominal location, at a nice Sunday evening game. 

That said, "GO PATS"  (couldn't help it) 

As for the Seattle game, good on 'em for playing a WHOLE game!  Well deserved. 

Taking nothing away from Seattle (more directed at the Pack), is there anyone here that has played a team sport that has NOT heard a coach scream at them that "The play isn't over until the whistle and the game isn't over until the clock reads zero!"??  GB's a great team, but don't take your shoulder pads off before the buzzer...  Just sayin'.

Matt

We welcome you, Mike

You know, I respect Brady. I even kind of like him. But his attitude alone separates us from the Pats. I think it will be a real factor. I don't think the LOB will have to work hard to get him flustered/ frustrated and pouting.