Here’s the First Super Bowl Week Non-Story That the Media is Desperately Trying to Turn into a Story
Tom Brady, at a press conference Sunday:
“We’re going down there, and we’re going down there for one reason. We’re going to give it our best and hopefully we’ll have a lot more people at our party next weekend.”
The QB of the Patriots hopes to win the Super Bowl!
Commence massive overreaction by the New York media desperate for a storyline besides “rematch.” Even ESPN New York is forcing the non-story. (Notice, though, how all the writers at ESPN ducked having their byline attached to such stupidity.)
Who is ready for six more days of this crap?
Yawn.
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January 30th, 2012 at 10:29 AM
I’m way more interested in “Thigh’s the limit”
January 30th, 2012 at 10:30 AM
If you hear someone actually discussing this Tom Brady quote, shake your head and walk away.
Isn’t that the point of this pos…..
/shakes head
//walks away
January 30th, 2012 at 10:31 AM
Buy 1 suit get 15 items free!
January 30th, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Buy 1 suit get 15 items free!
Joseph A. Bank may want to go after those guys for stealing their marketing strategy.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:34 AM
The one day I want to talk about basketball and we get this.
/joins ms621
//breaks out port wine cheese dip and crackers
January 30th, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Crosby is pretty much dead to me now that he is buddies with Brady.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:36 AM
yep. Hopefully a player gets busted with a hooker so so we can a real story.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:37 AM
http://www.karakosuits.com/index.php?app=ecom&ns=catshow&ref=mens_suits&sid=6v034t09qe6v522b0lje0sx872t66in8
So you buy 1 suit for $140, then you get 15 additional items AND a free wool coat? Would this stuff even make it home from the store or would it be falling apart at the seams?
January 30th, 2012 at 10:37 AM
Alright, if we’re talking Super Bowl around these parts, let’s talk party. I know a lot of us aren’t all that interested in this game outside of the Pats and Giants fans. What’s everyone doing for their parties? Food? Booze? Do you have enough furniture so that someone doesn’t have to sit on a piece of exercise equipment as a chair? Discuss.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:37 AM
//breaks out port wine cheese dip and crackers
Are those cracked pepper crackers? I love those.
/sits down and takes cracker without asking first
January 30th, 2012 at 10:38 AM
As someone that got to witness their party at the Westin in Scottsdale for Superbowl 42, I’m not sure there is much of a difference. Win or Lose they still party rather extravagantly. But a win might certainly lighten the mood.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Crosby is pretty much dead to me now that he is buddies with Brady.
He’s just hoping get hooked up with some of Gisele’s friends. Don’t hate.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:39 AM
I’m so ready for Signing Day already.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:39 AM
I call dibs on the inversion table.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:39 AM
My one buddy is originally from New York and is having a party. All of us are coming just to see him act like a nervous wreck. That’s my source of entertainment Sunday.
/go giants
January 30th, 2012 at 10:40 AM
That kid has no game so unless she’s gift-wrapped and drunk, he’s got no shot.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:40 AM
Right.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:41 AM
The week before the Super Bowl fucking sucks.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:41 AM
3 FREE Belts
“Fuck yes”!
- David Carradine
January 30th, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Brady’s toupee looks terrible in that picture on the far right.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:43 AM
I heard on the radio they did a poll asking who women would rather fuck – Eli Manning or Brady. I can’t believe there were actually women who voted for Manning. I could understand wanting to have sex with Peyton but Eli? Ew.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:43 AM
He’s hunged with guys who have mad game like Talbot, Fluery, and Malkin. Surely he has to pick up some moves.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:44 AM
That kid has no game so unless she’s gift-wrapped and drunk, he’s got no shot.
Sounds like his gear is weak and his haircut is played out.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:44 AM
3 FREE Belts
“Fuck yes”!
- David Carradine
I laughed. Well done.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:44 AM
Eh, he could have used a spotter instead
January 30th, 2012 at 10:45 AM
I doubt you need much game when you’re a rich, famous athlete that doesn’t resemble a troll.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:45 AM
I doubt you need much game when you’re a rich, famous athlete that doesn’t resemble a troll.
Crosby looks like a muppet though.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:46 AM
I had company over yesterday and it felt so weird without a real football game.
/Team one week between conference championship games and the Super Bowl
January 30th, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Party of Jive? I dont get it.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:47 AM
All of this. The week before signing day fucking sucks. The rumors fly in every possible direction. Wed can’t come fast enough.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:48 AM
92″ HD screen, some beers, home made buffalo bison burger (bison meat seasoned with buffalo wing sauce, topped with a home made blue cheese dip/dressing) and either a nice glass of 12 year old port cask scotch watching the postgame or a shot of jim beam bourbon and bed depending on the outcome.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:48 AM
My best friend’s wife grew up in NH, so she’s a Pats fan. They’re throwing a party. My highlight will be watching him quietly/secretly root against NE while not trying to piss off his wife.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:50 AM
agreed that Brady’s status is taking a huge hit by socially associating with the Kid.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:51 AM
Better a muppet than a troll.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:52 AM
He has Sweetums’ lower lip
January 30th, 2012 at 10:52 AM
Usually watch at my parents…my mom makes awesome chicken enchiladas, homemade guac, and I’ll bring a case of beer. I’ll be anxiously checking my boxes in my box pool as well.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:52 AM
He should have gone the Malkin route and not even attempt to grow a playoff beard. His facial hair is even more pathetic than mine.
/team babyface’d
January 30th, 2012 at 10:53 AM
Chump don wan no help, chump don git no help. Jive ass foo’
January 30th, 2012 at 10:53 AM
Yahoo images?
January 30th, 2012 at 10:54 AM
What’s everyone doing for their parties? Food? Booze?
I always do the SB with my kids. This time we’re heading to one of my friend’s parties, so the kids can hang out with her son. Here’s the kicker; she’s a vegan, and I will not be drinking as I have to drive almost an hour back with 2 kids. I am actually fine with that.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:55 AM
Homemade nachos with homemade salsas (couple different kinds) and some guac. Nothing too crazy. I think it’ll be just me and preggers as she’s not feeling going to any parties.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:55 AM
92″ HD screen, some beers, home made buffalo bison burger (bison meat seasoned with buffalo wing sauce, topped with a home made blue cheese dip/dressing) and either a nice glass of 12 year old port cask scotch watching the postgame or a shot of jim beam bourbon and bed depending on the outcome.
I like this guy.
/no homo
January 30th, 2012 at 10:56 AM
I took Monday off. I’m getting fucking hammered on Sunday and probably wishing horrible, awful things on Eli Manning.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:57 AM
The not drinking makes sense. The Vegan Super Bowl party, on the other hand…
January 30th, 2012 at 10:58 AM
The New York media was already trying to spin this angle before Brady said he “hopes” to win the Super Bowl. It’s just making them look like idiots and only the dickwad fans buy into it.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:59 AM
Nope. Still don’t understand why the media thinks we are supposed to care what is on the front or back page of a New York City newspaper.
New York’s talking about it, so YOU MUST CARE!
January 30th, 2012 at 10:59 AM
I only wish, so busy these next few weeks at work.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:00 AM
not sure yet. but I am sure that booze will be heavily involved and I’m likely to have a killer hangover.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:01 AM
I took Monday off. I’m getting fucking hammered on Sunday and probably wishing horrible, awful things on Eli Manning.
I wish I could do that. But I have to preserve my days off. I’m going to Lake Tahoe at the end of February and then possibly Hawaii in May or June.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:02 AM
i just find it fascinating the 25th ranked defense that allowed more points than the offense scored has been transformed into the second coming of the 1985 bears defense and the patriots offensive line has been turned into the worst unit in the NFL during the past week.
it’s going to be a good game, but I don’t buy the giants easily repeating the success of SB 42
January 30th, 2012 at 11:02 AM
I still think the Monday after the Super Bowl should be a national holiday. I think it’s the most common sick day of the year. That and the first two days of the NCAA tournament, I believe.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:03 AM
What island?
January 30th, 2012 at 11:03 AM
Not a good time of year for me to take off of work.
Taking off on Monday after the Super Bowl can cut one of two ways with your employer:
1.) You are incapable of controlling your alcohol intake on Super Bowl Sunday.
2.) You are responsible for not wasting everyone’s time by coming in to work hungover on the day after the Super Bowl.
/Team “take Monday off, but don’t call in sick…that looks the worst”
January 30th, 2012 at 11:04 AM
This is the only argument for a longer season that I can endorse….if somehow, someway, the Super Bowl can be played on President’s Day weekend.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:05 AM
I told my boss that it was the day after the Super Bowl and I wouldn’t be here. They were cool with it. For the most part, my employer is actually pretty encouraging of employees taking PTO.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:05 AM
Jesus Christ. Hurricane Irene really dropped the ball.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:06 AM
92″ HD screen, some beers, home made buffalo bison burger (bison meat seasoned with buffalo wing sauce, topped with a home made blue cheese dip/dressing) and either a nice glass of 12 year old port cask scotch watching the postgame or a shot of jim beam bourbon and bed depending on the outcome.
James William Bottomtooth III in the house!!!
January 30th, 2012 at 11:06 AM
I’ll be watching alone, in a dark room, with a limited amount of beer.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:07 AM
As well they should be….it’s your time.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Yeah its not often that it lines up for me that Im even able to take the Monday off after the Superbowl. This year is one of those years- it will be a long day on Monday. Its not even just the alcohol intake, the lack of sleep is what kills you. I’m sure I wont be able to sleep much no matter what the outcome.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:08 AM
Super Bowl Saturday
January 30th, 2012 at 11:08 AM
What island?
Oahu probably. If we can swing a short trip to the big island during the week, then we might do that too.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:08 AM
Or worse, the lack of quality sleep you get after drinking for 5+ hours.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:10 AM
I’d love this.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:11 AM
yes, please.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:11 AM
Its that or play the game at 4pm eastern at the latest
January 30th, 2012 at 11:13 AM
brady should totally say he’d be fine with losing.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:19 AM
I doubt you need much game when you’re a rich, famous athlete that doesn’t resemble a troll.
So, you’re saying Big Papi never got any? Poor guy.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:22 AM
Wy wife really wants to go to Indianapolis for the weekend, so I’m going to be working overnight Thursday, leaving Friday morning, then leaving Indy at 5AM Monday to get back for my meeting. Plus running 12 miles Saturday morning.
I really hope the Patriots win, because otherwise that’s going to be a pretty shitty ‘vacation’
January 30th, 2012 at 11:25 AM
I’m not sure how much you’re joking, but this would be my ideal game-watching scenario. There would be fewer tortures worse as a sports fan than going out in Indianapolis and watching the Patriots lose to Eli Manning, while being taunted by Colts fans.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:26 AM
you could always, you know, not run.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:27 AM
Dont you have any choice in the matter?
January 30th, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Sort of, but if the Pats did win and I passed up a chance to be there, when it’s within driving distance and a free place to stay, I’d be pissed at myself. I imagine being in a Superbowl city has to be pretty cool, right?
January 30th, 2012 at 11:34 AM
you could always, you know, not run.
This was my reaction as well.
/team lazy
January 30th, 2012 at 11:34 AM
Oh that wasn’t a joke. That’s what I’m doing. Last year I went to the party and ate and drank my face off, because I didn’t care who won but I can’t take hanging out with people who have that attitude this year.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:34 AM
eh, at least a 12 mile run will lead to some really good sleep saturday night.
thinking about a long run on both saturday and sunday to take the stress off.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:35 AM
TBL can’t possible be stupid enough to bother reporting or commenting on this. It’s NY POST. Truth is not in their vocabulary. Reality has no bearing on the garbage they fill their pages with.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:43 AM
He’s the inverse Broadway Joe: “I’m not guaranteeing a victory, but one would be nice, so there.”
January 30th, 2012 at 11:43 AM
i sat in a room full of giants fans in super bowl 42, and had a very long 30 minute drive with my wife back to her place (before we got married) after the game was over. i learned from that mistake and once the pats got into the super bowl i decided just a night home with my wife and dog was about all i wanted this time around, and felt double sure of that when the giants made it in.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:45 AM
I watched the previous Pats-Giants SUper Bowl in a dive bar in San Francisco’s Tenderloin. It was packed and uproarious. I’ll be watching this one in the Dallas suburn of Plano at the tastefully appointed home of a very nice couple I barely know. It should be neither packed nor uproarious.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:55 AM
I imagine being in a Superbowl city has to be pretty cool, right?
Not in Atlanta during an ice storm.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:58 AM
My ideal SB scenario is both QBs have their heads detached from their bodies on their first drives and the backups finish the game.
January 30th, 2012 at 12:00 PM
time to start inviting your uproarious friends the homeowners don’t know.
and make sure they are inappropriate in many different ways.
January 30th, 2012 at 12:27 PM
I don’t want any harm to come to them, but if you offered me that both starters would stay home, I’d probably jump at it. Brian Hoyer has to be significantly better than David Carr, right?
January 30th, 2012 at 1:50 PM
Just not a fan of either…
Eli whining about where to play and getting daddy involved before the draft (Elway’d) rubs me wrong. Always rubbed me wrong when Elway big-timed Baltimore.
Brady’s the poster child for crappy NFL rules for protecting QBs.
And the Patriots cheat and he’s the biggest beneficiary (cheating defense translates into wins).
And yes, in 2002, it was a fumble.
January 30th, 2012 at 1:56 PM
Hate the rule, not the call.
“Blah blah blah I’m a troll-y troll…”
January 30th, 2012 at 2:23 PM
Hate the rule,
notand the call./re-trolled
January 30th, 2012 at 2:42 PM
Blast!
January 30th, 2012 at 7:13 PM
he tapped the ball with his non throwing hand right before he fumbled.
/its a fumble