tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post4465329419624737407..comments2023-10-31T06:31:41.395-04:00Comments on Bottom of the Barrel: Gregg Easterbrook Introduces a Way to Predict the Super Bowl MatchupBengoodfellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09401971573776672570noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-48194016376063385202013-12-12T14:16:15.245-05:002013-12-12T14:16:15.245-05:00Crazee, I'm guessing Gregg doesn't think t...Crazee, I'm guessing Gregg doesn't think the Bears are "authentic" because they are/were missing their starting quarterback. Actually, he probably forgot about them. <br /><br />Anon, Gregg lives up in Maryland so he could be a local pick for Redskins head coach. He's ability to use hindsight to criticize these teams is hilarious. It's funny how he advocated the Vikings try a long field goal one week and then the very reason the Vikings may not have tried a long field goal (a long return by the opposing team) happened the following week. <br /><br />All of Gregg's "analysis" is based on hindsight. Should Joe Haden have just started running backwards and let the receiver get out of bounds. There was no certainty they were going for the end zone, because the receiver could run a short route and then get out of bounds. Bengoodfellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401971573776672570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-57002159661366289042013-12-12T14:11:04.659-05:002013-12-12T14:11:04.659-05:00"Sour was that Haden bit on the short fake an..."Sour was that Haden bit on the short fake and no safety was in sight deep, though Jax was already in field-goal range and nearly certain to try for the end zone."<br /><br />I'm surprised Gregg hasn't written that JFK shouldn't have been in Dallas on that day, because he was "certain" to be assassinated. With perfect hindsight, everything that's happened is certain! Teams in field goal range are not certain to go for the end zone. They might try to complete a few short passes to at least get in shorter field goal range, or to convert first downs. What a moron.<br /><br />There are many reasons to criticize Saban for attempting a 57 yard field goal, so of course Gregg picks the stupidest one. Not enough speed guys on the field? As you said Ben, who the hell is supposed to block for the field goal if you have speed players on the field? Wide receivers and cornerbacks don't block on field goals. <br /><br />I really wish someone like the Redskins (oh wouldn't that be fun!) would hire Gregg as their head coach, just so his smug attitude could be thoroughly embarrassed in public view. I can't stand Gregg's worldview of "everyone is stupid but me." What an asshole.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-37052549489600866962013-12-12T12:50:49.293-05:002013-12-12T12:50:49.293-05:00I notice the Bears "authentic" record is...I notice the Bears "authentic" record isn't included. I guess he's only including teams that would be in the playoffs if the season ended today.<br /><br /> Oh wait, the Cowboys are there. I guess even the teams he chose to list is arbitrary. Crazeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-66063983402491573902013-12-11T10:25:00.369-05:002013-12-11T10:25:00.369-05:00Eric, yes. Until next week when another team is pl...Eric, yes. Until next week when another team is playing better he will find a way to put that team into the Super Bowl. At this point he will have predicted 5-6 different Super Bowl matchups and will feel free to tell us all how right he was when a matchup works out. <br /><br />Gregg isn't responsible for being held to what he writes on a weekly basis. The Colts were his team, but they aren't anymore. I'm sure it has something to do with highly-drafted glory boys and not enough undrafted hard working players. Bengoodfellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401971573776672570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-68655229070988276592013-12-11T09:04:52.220-05:002013-12-11T09:04:52.220-05:00Oh, and btw Gregggg how is your best team in the A...Oh, and btw Gregggg how is your best team in the AFC, the Colts, holding up these days?Ericbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-42268993540181725592013-12-11T09:01:25.626-05:002013-12-11T09:01:25.626-05:00So, essentially, Greggggg just picked the teams wi...So, essentially, Greggggg just picked the teams with the best record in each conference and then to complexify the choices he made up some ridiculous formula to up his word count.Ericbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-13763976913263847532013-12-10T17:02:03.866-05:002013-12-10T17:02:03.866-05:00Anon, it's all circular. I wonder if we will g...Anon, it's all circular. I wonder if we will get an update on "Authentic Wins" next week? <br /><br />Jack, all of a sudden the Chiefs have fixed their issues by playing a Redskins team that is really struggling. Funny how that works...<br /><br />The Broncos and Peyton Manning can make a lot of defenses look really stupid. Of course that has nothing to do with the Chiefs losses, it's because they need to completely change their scheme and tactics. Bengoodfellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401971573776672570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-84106090733823676952013-12-10T16:51:19.038-05:002013-12-10T16:51:19.038-05:00Football IQ also says if what you're doing has...<b>Football IQ also says if what you're doing has been figured out, change tactics. Early in the season, the Chiefs' defense was surprising offenses with eight-man fronts and aggressive press corners. Nobody is surprised now.</b><br /><br />What a simpleton. I think the Chiefs defensive "struggles" in 2 of their 3 losses had more to do with playing THE FUCKING BRONCOS than it had to do with people figuring out their scheme. And in their loss to the Chargers, who are also a very good offense, their 2 best pass rushers got hurt. Gregg eats hog. jacktotheracknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-5066477357760730052013-12-10T11:35:02.243-05:002013-12-10T11:35:02.243-05:00I guarantee you that if you asked Gregg how he det...I guarantee you that if you asked Gregg how he determines team "potency", he'd answer "Number of Authentic wins". Perfectly logical. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com