NFL - New York Jets vs Baltimore Ravens

Sunday night means NFL football. The kind where feet only occasionally touch the ball. The American kind.

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Join us for live commenting of this game between the New York Jets and the Baltimore Ravens being played in Baltimore, Maryland. In the UK watch on Channel 4 at 01:20 (GMT+1), 20:20 (EST).

The coach for the Jets, Rex Ryan, worked his way up the ranks in 10 years to assistant head coach at the Baltimore Ravens, but was passed over for the head coaching job there. The current Ravens head coach, John Harbaugh, is the one that got the job instead. Obviously both teams feel they have something to prove.

And most recently both teams have been in their American Football Conference (AFC) playoffs, but neither have been to Superbowl since 2000.

New York Jets

Record: 2 wins, 1 loss. Players to watch: Quarterback Mark Sanchez, Darrelle Revis on defense

The Jets rely on their passing game now, which is a massive shift from their so-called "ground and pound" focus on running the ball just 2 seasons ago. QB Mark Sanchez is coming into his own, and that has a lot to do with the change in strategy.

Head coach Rex Ryan may want to keep in mind what Joe Namath recently said about his coaching style after a recent 34-24 loss to the Oakland Raiders,

"The brash third-year boss (Ryan) was called out after the defeat by no less than franchise icon Joe Namath, who implied that an overly talkative culture bred by Ryan was responsible for what Namath perceived as a lack of proper preparation, because the Jets players think they're better than they actually are." Of course Rex Ryan disagrees with him. Read their quotes here.

Baltimore Ravens

Record: 2 wins, 1 loss. Players to watch: Quarterback Joe Flacco, Running Backs LaDainian Tomlinson and Ray Rice, Ed Reed and Ray Lewis on defense.

The Ravens had a big win last week against St. Louis and have won most of the match-ups with the Jets. They are the favorite to win this one, but not by much, and not if boisterous Rex Ryan and the Jets have anything to say about it.

As they used to say in the pre-game show, are you ready for some football?

376 responses

Mr C03/10/2011 at 00:20

welcome to... err... nfl.
:)
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:22

welcome to... err... nfl.
Thank you
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:22

welcome to... err... nfl.
Thank you so much for letting us do this!! I'm so excited and happy to be on SPC for it. I know you don't have to at all, so glad you did. :)
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:22

How do you make that heart again?
Mr C03/10/2011 at 00:23

Thank you so much for letting us do this!! I'm so excited and happy to be on SPC for it. I know you don't have to at all, so glad you did. :)
anytime. we might need a tiny bit more warning for the next game, but am happy to join in the fun.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:23

How do you make that heart again?
Always knew you were heartless
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:23

anytime. we might need a tiny bit more warning for the next game, but am happy to join in the fun.
I planned to discuss it after the Indycar then I forgot. I blame the exciting finish
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:25

Always knew you were heartless
hehe
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:25

I planned to discuss it after the Indycar then I forgot. I blame the exciting finish
#blameSteven
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:25

We are seeing Devon Hester setting another punt return record. Why don't punting and kicking teams just ignore every other Chicago player?
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:26

#blameSteven
I can't even take credit for the post
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:27

Looks like NFL kick off times are as reliable as NASA
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:28

Do you guys have a favorite tonight?
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:29

Do you guys have a favorite tonight?
Not really.
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:29

I hope Journeyer finds us here.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:29

Not really.
You?
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:29

I hope Journeyer finds us here.
Tweet him
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:30

Tweet him
What am I saying? You just headpinged him
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:31

What am I saying? You just headpinged him
:)
I don't think he's on twitter.
JOURNEYER!!!!!!!
Pat W03/10/2011 at 00:31

anytime. we might need a tiny bit more warning for the next game, but am happy to join in the fun.
It was discussed on Friday I thought
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:31

It was discussed on Friday I thought
it was, but it wasn't for sure.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:31

I don't think he's on twitter.
He browses though
Pat W03/10/2011 at 00:31

Wish I could watch. It'll be good when we have those few weeks with timezone offset of 4 hours not 5.
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:32

You?
I don't really have a favorite. I like Mark Sanchez and I'd love to see the Jets do well, but I don't like Rex Ryan.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:32

Wish I could watch. It'll be good when we have those few weeks with timezone offset of 4 hours not 5.
Makes a difference
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:32

I don't really have a favorite. I like Mark Sanchez and I'd love to see the Jets do well, but I don't like Rex Ryan.
I don't know much about the Ravens outside of what I wrote today.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:33

I clicked the button and tweeted the post so he will see that if he is browsing
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:33

When Marino was playing the Dolphins were one of the teams I liked and the Jets always gave them problems so I was never a fan
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:34

I clicked the button and tweeted the post so he will see that if he is browsing
and I tweeted it and put it on G+. Along with the headping, there's no more we can do. :)
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:34

When Marino was playing the Dolphins were one of the teams I liked and the Jets always gave them problems so I was never a fan
Yes, that was a dilemma in my house. Dad was a big Dolphins fan but we all liked New York teams, too.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:34

I see everyone is wearing pink again this year. Weird site all those big guys thumping each other while wearing pink
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:35

I see everyone is wearing pink again this year. Weird site all those big guys thumping each other while wearing pink
:)
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:36

and I tweeted it and put it on G+
I shared it with the hordes that follow my Gplus too
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:37

I shared it with the hordes that follow my Gplus too
hehe
Yeah, I'm connected to like 50+ people I don't know now...or don't know that I know (real names will be new to me).
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:38

Yeah, I'm connected to like 50+ people I don't know now...or don't know that I know (real names will be new to me).
I have a constant stream of e-mail notifications. I don't know why I think more about people on G plus when I just ignore twitter followers genreally
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:38

Both teams seem pretty antsy. Takes some time for the nerves to settle.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:39

Both teams seem pretty antsy. Takes some time for the nerves to settle.
Not unusual to go 3 and out in the first couple of series
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:41

ooh. Crunch.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:41

ooh. Crunch.
Looked like a good tackle to me but the ref signalled holding
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:42

What a mess
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:42

Holy crap!
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:43

replay, please
Mr C03/10/2011 at 00:44

kai, have added a piccy hope it's okay.
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:44

AS PREDICTED in this post, Ed Reed, defensive tackle, comes up with the sack that leads to a fumble and then Ravens TD.
But it's being reviewed at the moment.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:44

replay, please
Looked like no-one picked up the guy heading for the QB. Someone dropped an assignment there
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:44

AS PREDICTED in this post, Ed Reed, defensive tackle, comes up with the sack that leads to a fumble and then Ravens TD.
You got it spot on
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:45

kai, have added a piccy hope it's okay.
Yes, of course!
If that pic doesn't say American football, nothing will. :)
Thank you!
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:45

kai, have added a piccy hope it's okay.
Looks okay to me
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:45

You got it spot on
I just read about the game, I had no idea. ;)
Mr C03/10/2011 at 00:45

If that pic doesn't say American football, nothing will. :)
i swear f1 needs more pom-poms.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:46

Looks like Rex Ryan is on a seafood diet
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:46

i swear f1 needs more pom-poms.
But please, not in Ferrari red.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:46

i swear f1 needs more pom-poms.
Not sure they would be much good at 200 mph
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:47

Looks like Rex Ryan is on a seafood diet
he sees food and eats it?
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:47

he sees food and eats it?
That's the one. Doesn't really work in writing
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:47

Ed Reed's pink hat made my night. :D
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:48

Ed Reed's pink hat made my night. :D
It looks ridiculous but who is going to tell him?
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:48

Ed Reed's pink hat made my night. :D
actually, being here with you guys makes my night. :)
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:48

This game just went crazy
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:48

oh this game is so weird already!
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:49

107 yard kick off return for TD
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:49

Longest play in the HISTORY of the NY Jets, 107 yards!?!?!
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:50

I thought he was going to get caught around the 20 yard line
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:50

I thought he was going to get caught around the 20 yard line
Funny to see him looking up at the screen to see where the guys were behind him. Clever.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:51

Funny to see him looking up at the screen to see where the guys were behind him. Clever.
Just like racing drivers
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:52

Just like racing drivers
Really? I hadn't noticed or heard of this - when and where do they do that?
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:54

Really? I hadn't noticed or heard of this - when and where do they do that?
It happens a lot and has done for years. They really don't talk about it any more but a lot of drivers in post race interviews over the years have said they either tracked another driver's position on the big screens or have talked about incidents on a different part of the track that they saw.
You also see it in major athletics events in distance races. As the leader runs toward the finish line you will see his head look up at a screen to see what is happening behind him
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:55

You also see it in major athletics events in distance races. As the leader runs toward the finish line you will see his head look up at a screen to see what is happening behind him
Use all the resources available to you. :)
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:55

Use all the resources available to you. :)
Exactly
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:56

If you are the center and you move snap the ball
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:56

oh no. hehe
bad almost-snap
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:56

This has the makings of a very high scoring game.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:56

bad almost-snap
QB's fault. He made a half step that looked like he was stamping to start the play
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:57

Almost intercepted
Kai03/10/2011 at 00:57

This has the makings of a very high scoring game.
which is, of course, another way of saying their defenses have issues.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:58

We good get a record for penalties tonight
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:58

which is, of course, another way of saying their defenses have issues.
Apart from when they score TDs
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 00:59

Mike Carlson picked up on him watching the screen on the TD run
Mr C03/10/2011 at 00:59

am settled in now, bring it.
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:00

Apart from when they score TDs
yes :)
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:00

am settled in now, bring it.
*slides the beverages and snacks your way*
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:01

One of my students' best friend is the son of Ricky Williams.
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:05

Ravens 10
Jets 7
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:05

Tells you everything about the game that the Jets offence is only being introduced now
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:06

Tells you everything about the game that the Jets offence is only being introduced now
true
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:06

Another penalty
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:06

Another penalty
That almost looked like a false start for the defence
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:07

That almost looked like a false start for the defence
thought so, too
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:08

mishandled snap
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:08

Another bad snap.
Normally I don't see two of those in a season and tonight we get two in the one quarter
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:08

Jets 3 and out
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:08

Normally I don't see two of those in a season and tonight we get two in the one quarter
yeah, messy
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:09

yeah, messy
maybe it's all the pink shoes and gloves. It's throwing them off.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:09

maybe it's all the pink shoes and gloves. It's throwing them off.
:)
Mr C03/10/2011 at 01:11

maybe it's all the pink shoes and gloves. It's throwing them off.
are they that colour for a reason? the chearleader is in purple.
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:12

are they that colour for a reason? the chearleader is in purple.
the pink is to raise awareness for breast cancer fundraising.
Mr C03/10/2011 at 01:12

the pink is to raise awareness for breast cancer fundraising.
ah-ha! one game only?
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 01:12

I have not watched American football for years. I did not know it was on C4. Is that new to this year? (I know they showed it many years back.)
Whenever I did watch, the team in the dark kit always lost.
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:12

ah-ha! one game only?
yes
Mr C03/10/2011 at 01:13

yes
cheers.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:13

are they that colour for a reason? the chearleader is in purple.
the pink is to raise awareness for breast cancer fundraising.
They do it every October. All the teams do it. Creates some stunning colour clashes
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:13

Wow, great completion by Flacco
Mr C03/10/2011 at 01:13

They do it every October. All the teams do it. Creates some stunning colour clashes
jets aren't pink though?
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:13

jets aren't pink though?
they have the pink towels in the waistbands
Mr C03/10/2011 at 01:14

they have the pink towels in the waistbands
so they do.
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:14

Whenever I did watch, the team in the dark kit always lost.
hehe
We'll have to see if that holds true tonight. Right now they're doing better, but it's early days.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:15

I have not watched American football for years. I did not know it was on C4. Is that new to this year? (I know they showed it many years back.)
It went back to C4 last year. I always thought teams in dark kits did well. Denver won nothing in their pale orange colour but won two superbowls when the switched to dark blue. THe Buccaneers were a complete joke in their orangey/peach colour but suddently became a good team when they switched to dark cherry red
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:16

We'll have to see if that holds true tonight. Right now they're doing better, but it's early days.
And both teams are making so many mistakes anything can happen.
C4 just said Jets total offence ( the total distance they have moved the ball forward) is minus 4 yards
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:17

Even the NFL website has a subtle pink tinge
http://www.nfl.com/
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:17

C4 just said Jets total offence ( the total distance they have moved the ball forward) is minus 4 yards
hehe! oy.
Mr C03/10/2011 at 01:18

Even the NFL website has a subtle pink tinge
that explains it. i signed up for media access to find a picture, but you have to pay for them.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:18

that explains it. i signed up for media access to find a picture, but you have to pay for them.
Bernie is running football?
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:18

And both teams are making so many mistakes anything can happen.
yeah, it has one of those crazy feels to it right now.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:19

Touchdown Ravens
Mr C03/10/2011 at 01:19

Bernie is running football?
he might be! they use AP for all images, so standard sports price. we could buy f1 pics from them if we were rich and stupid :)
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:21

he might be! they use AP for all images, so standard sports price. we could buy f1 pics from them if we were rich and stupid :)
the NFL is notoriously Bernie-esque with all of their images, films and merch.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:22

he might be! they use AP for all images, so standard sports price. we could buy f1 pics from them if we were rich and stupid :)
It is a safe bet all the teams will have the same rules because they are all franchises rather than independent clubs. They don't even get to sell their own merchandise. All the teams share merchandise sales
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:22

Ravens 16 Jets 7
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:23

Ravens 16 Jets 7
17-7
Mr C03/10/2011 at 01:23

is this any use?
http://www.newyorkjets.com/schedule/game/2011/regular4/
Mr C03/10/2011 at 01:23

It is a safe bet all the teams will have the same rules because they are all franchises rather than independent clubs. They don't even get to sell their own merchandise. All the teams share merchandise sales
bugger, that's what i was just looking at.
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:25

is this any use?
yeah, that's handy. I've never seen the team pages because I'm so spoiled that I can watch the games on tv and get the info.
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:25

is this any use?
I really like the graphic that tells you where they are on the field and what's going on.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:26

is this any use?
That reminds me that I forgot about the game center on the NFL site
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011100214/2011/REG4/[email protected]#menu=drivechart&tab=track
Mr C03/10/2011 at 01:27

yeah, that's handy. I've never seen the team pages because I'm so spoiled that I can watch the games on tv and get the info.
twitter may also be useful:
https://twitter.com/nyjets
https://twitter.com/1WinningDrive
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:27

That reminds me that I forgot about the game center on the NFL site
oh cheers, that's cool. I forgot about that, too.
Mr C03/10/2011 at 01:27

www.nfl.com/gamec…art&tab=track
#eeek
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:28

Odd things to hear in a program trailer. If Jesus lived now he would not drive a bright yellow Hummer
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:29

#eeek
The side view option on the right hand side is better than the top view.
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:29

Odd things to hear in a program trailer. If Jesus lived now he would not drive a bright yellow Hummer
WWJD - what would Jesus drive??
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:29

The side view option on the right hand side is better than the top view.
ooooh!!!
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:29

The side view option on the right hand side is better than the top view.
THey have removed a lot of the info that was available last year
Mr C03/10/2011 at 01:30

The side view option on the right hand side is better than the top view.
dear.lord.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:30

WWJD - what would Jesus drive??
No idea. I was looking at my laptop when I heard that line
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:30

Another sack, fumble?? yikes, Jets.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:31

dear.lord.
So much opportunity to create graphs
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:31

So much opportunity to create graphs
that is AWESOME.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:32

that is AWESOME.
Last year they had a full depth chart of all the players in each team linked to profiles and stats for each. I guess that feature is behind the paywall now
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:33

I think we need to find an early baseball play off game to live comment since they started a couple of days ago
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:33

Ravens 20
Jets 7
Mr C03/10/2011 at 01:34

I think we need to find an early baseball play off game to live comment since they started a couple of days ago
if we can hang on until i have enough to by an mlb pass, i'd like to try the app and apple tv integration.
Mr C03/10/2011 at 01:34

if we can hang on until i have enough to by an mlb pass, i'd like to try the app and apple tv integration.
*buy, not by.
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 01:35

Maybe NY should consider a QB who can catch.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:36

if we can hang on until i have enough to by an mlb pass, i'd like to try the app and apple tv integration.
The season is almost over. I think you should wait till next season before you part with cash. A play off game would let you get a grasp of the game so the stuff you are paying for will make more sense
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:37

The season is almost over. I think you should wait till next season before you part with cash. A play off game would let you get a grasp of the game so the stuff you are paying for will make more sense
yeah we are into playoffs for baseball now, 'world' series in October.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:37

Maybe NY should consider a QB who can catch.
There is one at Baylor who can do that. There was a very odd college game a few weeks ago that went crazy on twitter. The final score was a long pass CAUGHT by the QB
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:38

There is one at Baylor who can do that. There was a very odd college game a few weeks ago that went crazy on twitter. The final score was a long pass CAUGHT by the QB
wow. Missed that.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:38

Not so subtle facemask penalty.
Finally the Jets make a play and STILL lose yaedage :)
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:38

Those face masks make great handles. Shame you can't use them. ;)
Mr C03/10/2011 at 01:39

The season is almost over. I think you should wait till next season before you part with cash. A play off game would let you get a grasp of the game so the stuff you are paying for will make more sense
perfect, lets do that then.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:39

wow. Missed that.
I think it was Declan Brennan from RLM who was tweeting it and I started searching for Baylor and some three letter college. The game finished 50-47 or something ludicrous
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 01:39

There is one at Baylor who can do that. There was a very odd college game a few weeks ago that went crazy on twitter. The final score was a long pass CAUGHT by the QB
Well if the QB threw it very high and ran very fast...
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:40

Well if the QB threw it very high and ran very fast...
ha!
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:40

perfect, lets do that then.
I will have a look at the schedule and see if there is an early game.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:41

Well if the QB threw it very high and ran very fast...
:D
I have no idea who threw it
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:43

It was TCU at Baylor and finished 48-50
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:43

If a pass is made across the middle and no one's there to catch it, is it still a great pass?
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:44

It was TCU at Baylor and finished 48-50
college games can be whacko.
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 01:46

I have just put a couple of quid on NY winning at 9/1. Well 10 on Betfair so if NY do win I will get £18 - 5% = £17.10 plus stake back.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:47

If a pass is made across the middle and no one's there to catch it, is it still a great pass?
:D
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:48

college games can be whacko.
2 minutes 30 Is the QB catching the pass. He threw some incredible passes before that
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwYvFeYoomE&feature=related
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:48

I have just put a couple of quid on NY winning at 9/1. Well 10 on Betfair so if NY do win I will get £18 - 5% = £17.10 plus stake back.
That is optimistic but given the effect Kai and I have on these games anything is possible
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:49

Best way to get a broken nose is to go face first for the line
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:49

That is optimistic but given the effect Kai and I have on these games anything is possible
hehe
The kicking jinx has yet to take full effect, it seems.
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:50

Best way to get a broken nose is to go face first for the line
that's definitely one of them.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:50

The kicking jinx has yet to take full effect, it seems.
I claim credit for the punt being returned for a TD
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:50

I claim credit for the punt being returned for a TD
credit given.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:51

Another case where a player was left to go straight at the QB
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:51

I think his arm was back but it was not coming forward
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:51

Jet QB Sanchez is gonna SORE tomorrow.
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:51

Jet QB Sanchez is gonna SORE tomorrow.
*be
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:54

Terrible explanation by the referee but the decision is right
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:54

Terrible explanation by the referee but the decision is right
hehe
Yeah
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:55

Rex clearly has a difference of opinion with the referee
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:55

oh, take the camera off Ryan for the kids' sake.
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:56

I don't see his arm going forward. Up and loaded, but not forward.
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 01:56

What is the rule in question here?
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:56

Jets 7
Ravens 27
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:56

Ravens 27
Jets 7
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:57

D'Brickashaw
What a name.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:57

What is the rule in question here?
If the QB's arm is moving forward when he is hit the rule is an incomplete pass. If it is not then it is a fumble and the opposition can pick the ball up and score
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 01:58

Thanks.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:58

What a name.
There are loads of them in American sports. Who named anyone Coco Crisp. Breakfast cereal yes. Baseball player no
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:58

Another penalty
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 01:59

Will Power's name amuses me.
Kai03/10/2011 at 01:59

Will Power's name amuses me.
and Baguette :)
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:59

I am really enjoying these commentators. I didn't even pick up who they are
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 01:59

Will Power's name amuses me.
Definitely
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:00

I am really enjoying these commentators. I didn't even pick up who they are
Collinsworth and Michaels or your guys?
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:00

Will Power's name amuses me.
So does his face when is he is not happy
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:00

Collinsworth and Michaels or your guys?
NBC?
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:00

Jets are getting completely hammered.
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:00

NBC?
yes
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:01

2 blitzers free to the QB
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:01

yes
I have heard them lots before but they are much funnier tonight. Mind you so is the game
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:02

NBC?
Chris Collinsworth and Al Michaels
I have heard them lots before but they are much funnier tonight. Mind you so is the game
True. They seem to be loosened up tonight. :)
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:02

True. They seem to be loosened up tonight. :)
Maybe they are wearing pink too
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:03

Interception TD
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 02:03

Mind you some drivers have descriptive names that do not suit, like Scott Speed, or Pippa Mann.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:04

Interception TD
What was Flacco thinking? He steps past the guys heading for him then just gave the ball away
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 02:04

The comeback begins.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:04

Mind you some drivers have descriptive names that do not suit, like Scott Speed, or Pippa Mann.
:D
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:05

Maybe they are wearing pink too
hehe
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:05

ooh funky box thing there.
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 02:06

The Betfair price had gone up to 34 (on NY) but is now back to 9.2
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:06

Jets 14
Ravens 27
No way am I going to sleep (deliberately) at half time in this game. Anything could happen
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:06

Mind you some drivers have descriptive names that do not suit, like Scott Speed, or Pippa Mann.
hehe
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:07

how are they putting graphics on the field under the players?
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:07

No way am I going to sleep (deliberately) at half time in this game. Anything could happen
I have a meeting tomorrow morning and I should turn in at half time.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:07

how are they putting graphics on the field under the players?
Only on TV. They are not really there
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:07

I have a meeting tomorrow morning and I should turn in at half time.
Should is different to will
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:07

Only on TV. They are not really there
yeah... but how?
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:08

yeah... but how?
umm... I've never thought about how. Good question!
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:08

Should is different to will
you caught that, of course. ;)
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:08

yeah... but how?
I have no idea. They have been doing it for years and are almost perfect now. THey used to be flickery and patchy
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:08

how are they putting graphics on the field under the players?
which ones?
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:09

which ones?
like a pointy triangle. they players run over it.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:09

which ones?
I assume the blue and yellow lines
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:09

I assume the blue and yellow lines
it's a blue thing that says 1st and 10 or something.
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:10

it's a blue thing that says 1st and 10 or something.
for the jets it's white and green.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:10

Offside
Penalty
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:10

it's a blue thing that says 1st and 10 or something.
oh yes.
They do it in hockey games, too, where they temporarily illustrate an offside line and stuff like that.
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:10

it's a blue thing that says 1st and 10 or something.
1st and 5, now.
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:11

Fight
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:11

it's a blue thing that says 1st and 10 or something.
Just noticed there is no blue line
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:11

Just noticed there is no blue line
yeah, me too.
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:11

1st and 5, now.
I never really looked at it so much before. It's so well done, now. wow.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:11

1st and 5, now.
No idea how they do that
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:12

I never really looked at it so much before. It's so well done, now. wow.
I looked at it when they first did it and thought it was clever but I have never seen an explanation for it. To be fair I have never looked for one
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:13

I never really looked at it so much before. It's so well done, now. wow.
it would be hard to get that right in post production. i'm floored they can do that live. it's perfect in HD too.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:14

it would be hard to get that right in post production. i'm floored they can do that live. it's perfect in HD too.
I was always amazed with the yellow line when there are players standing on it
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:14

it would be hard to get that right in post production. i'm floored they can do that live. it's perfect in HD too.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_%26_Ten_(graphics_system)
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:15

en.wikipedia.org/…(graphics_system)
cool, they called it 1st and Ten!
need to read that later.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:16

Jets 17
Ravens 27
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:17

cool, they called it 1st and Ten!
Great imagination
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:17

cool, they called it 1st and Ten!
they seem to be referring to the yellow line which usually shows the tv audience the line of scrimmage - where they're starting, but I will assume the tech is the same or similar.
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:18

Great imagination
"yellow line thing" must've been taken :)
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:18

they seem to be referring to the yellow line which usually shows the tv audience the line of scrimmage - where they're starting, but I will assume the tech is the same or similar.
The yellow line is the line that gives a new 1st down. The blue line is/was the line of scrimmage
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:18

"yellow line thing" must've been taken :)
:D
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:19

need to read that later.
this is the company that does it, or one of them,
http://www.sportvision.com/
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:19

The yellow line is the line that gives a new 1st down. The blue line is/was the line of scrimmage
oh yeah. Whatev. ;)
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:19

if they can do it in nfl with players and all there legs, drawing a racing line on an f1 track must be simple.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:20

if they can do it in nfl with players and all there legs, drawing a racing line on an f1 track must be simple.
Should be. Although the NFL only have to map 100 yards by however wide the field is rather than several miles of track
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:20

if they can do it in nfl with players and all there legs, drawing a racing line on an f1 track must be simple.
last link on this, How Stuff Works
http://www.howstuffworks.com/question225.htm
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:21

need to read that later.
this is the company that does it, or one of them,
http://www.sportvision.com/
They do the baseball graphics and data too
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:21

Should be. Although the NFL only have to map 100 yards by however wide the field is rather than several miles of track
true. but codemasters have mapped every track for f1 2011. each team must've mapped every track for their simulators too.
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:21

Should be. Although the NFL only have to map 100 yards by however wide the field is rather than several miles of track
and it's a rectangular grid rather than twists and turns and hills, etc.
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:21

They do the baseball graphics and data too
i'm following the wrong sport!!
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:22

i'm following the wrong sport!!
*Boom*
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:22

*Boom*
:)
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:22

true. but codemasters have mapped every track for f1 2011. each team must've mapped every track for their simulators too.
I think camera position must play a part too
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:23

I think camera position must play a part too
yes, it does.
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:23

I think camera position must play a part too
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true. haven't read it all, but f1 tracks tend not to be green either. at least not in colour.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:23

i'm following the wrong sport!!
:)
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:25

It's interesting stuff, how it's all done.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:25

Half time
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:26

It's interesting stuff, how it's all done.
sounds like it's related to the arrows that follow nascar cars.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:27

sounds like it's related to the arrows that follow nascar cars.
There is bound to be a lot of crossover in all those things
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:28

the things you learn.
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:28

There is bound to be a lot of crossover in all those things
it was really helpful in the hockey games i watched because the game moves so quickly.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:29

the things you learn.
Every sport we look at overloads us with new information it seems
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:30

Michael Vick was playing today. Did he not break something vital last week?
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 02:30

How long is half-time?
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:31

How long is half-time?
I think 15 minutes. It's not like the week and a half they have for the superbowl
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:33

Michael Vick was playing today. Did he not break something vital last week?
his non-throwing hand.
Oh, and I heard Ben Roethlisberger hurt his foot today.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:34

his non-throwing hand.
So it was
Oh, and I heard Ben Roethlisberger hurt his foot today.
C4 have been showing higlights of games but haven't mentioned him
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:36

Oh, and I heard Ben Roethlisberger hurt his foot today.
Left on crutches, had x-rays and may miss the next game against Tennessee
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/breaking/s_759870.html
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:40

QB stats tell the story
Sanchez completed 4 passes from 15 attempts
Flacco 8 of 27
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:41

Nice play getting to the ball
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:47

QB stats tell the story
Wow, that does say it all.
paul03/10/2011 at 02:48

Wow. I just realized this is being shown live here. Lunch time football !
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:49

Wow. I just realized this is being shown live here. Lunch time football !
the same game?
paul03/10/2011 at 02:49

Same game. I think it's live. Should I say the score?
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:50

Same game. I think it's live. Should I say the score?
yeah, we have 27-17 Ravens
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:50

Same game. I think it's live. Should I say the score?
is it the only game they syndicate then?
has to be live cause the teams are tweeting.
paul03/10/2011 at 02:50

yeah, we have 27-17 Ravens
Yup, and flacco just fumbled?
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:50

Another fumble!
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:50

Looking at the baseball schedule the most suitable game for us would be Texas Rangers at Tampa Bay on Tuesday at 2pm eastern/ 7pm UK
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/schedule/ps.jsp?y=11
Other than that there are a few games at 5pm eastern/10pm UK this week
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 02:50

Jolly good.
paul03/10/2011 at 02:51

Live. NFL. Who would have thunk it.
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:51

Looking at the baseball schedule the most suitable game for us would be Texas Rangers at Tampa Bay on Tuesday at 2pm eastern/ 7pm UK
sounds good.
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 02:51

Drat.
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:51

Interception for a TD!!!!!??!!
paul03/10/2011 at 02:51

Ooooo ravens are killing it
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:51

Wow, that does say it all.
Did you see the Colts 3rd QB come on last week. His career QB rating before that game was 9.8
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:51

Drat.
:)
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:52

is it the only game they syndicate then?
It is the only one on at this time
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:52

Jolly good.
:D
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:52

Did you see the Colts 3rd QB come on last week. His career QB rating before that game was 9.8
wow.
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:53

It is the only one on at this time
I wonder if they do Monday Night Football, too?
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:53

It is the only one on at this time
noted.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:53

I wonder if they do Monday Night Football, too?
Not here. Probably on Sky
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:53

Not here. Probably on Sky
Definitely on Sky
paul03/10/2011 at 02:53

I wonder if they do Monday Night Football, too?
That would be tueday afternoon football here :-)
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:54

noted.
Sunday night and Monday night are stand alone games. The rest of the league plays during the day Sundays. Games are on at 1pm or 4pm EST, different live times in diff U.S. timezones.
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:54

That would be tueday afternoon football here :-)
hehe
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:55

That would be tueday afternoon football here :-)
Indianapolis at Tampa Bay tomorrow
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:56

Imagine if anyone was watching their first game tonight
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:56

Imagine if anyone was watching their first game tonight
i'm watching my first full game.
paul03/10/2011 at 02:56

So far: 2 minutes football, 10 minutes adds
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:57

i'm watching my first full game.
Did you not watch a superbowl or two?
paul03/10/2011 at 02:57

Ooo his head fell off
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:57

Ooo his head fell off
hehehehe!
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:57

i'm watching my first full game.
Odds are you will never see another game anything like this one
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:57

Did you not watch a superbowl or two?
oh, does that count? in that case, not my first game at all.
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:58

Odds are you will never see another game anything like this one
yeah, this is a sloppy mess that is really fun and unpredictable with momentum changing constantly.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:58

oh, does that count? in that case, not my first game at all.
The superbowl counts as a real game
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:58

The superbowl counts as a real game
it seemed more surreal :)
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:58

Mr C, make sure to check out Guille's G+ photos. F1 Minute got some serious altitude. :)
Kai03/10/2011 at 02:59

it seemed more surreal :)
it is. This is maybe your first regular game.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 02:59

Mr C, make sure to check out Guille's G+ photos. F1 Minute got some serious altitude. :)
He stuck them on mountains
Mr C03/10/2011 at 02:59

Mr C, make sure to check out Guille's G+ photos. F1 Minute got some serious altitude. :)
*hugs*
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:00

it is. This is maybe your first regular game.
THere is nothing regular about this game
Kai03/10/2011 at 03:01

THere is nothing regular about this game
poor choice of words, for sure.
Kai03/10/2011 at 03:01

He stuck them on mountains
F1 Minute went skiing.
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 03:01

NY back on defence. Their best chance of scoring.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:02

F1 Minute went skiing.
Are you saying it is going downhill fast? :)
Kai03/10/2011 at 03:02

Are you saying it is going downhill fast? :)
:D
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:03

NY back on defence. Their best chance of scoring.
Trouble is if they score their offence comes back
Kai03/10/2011 at 03:03

Trouble is if they score their offence comes back
:D
I don't even know what's going on anymore, barely, it's all topsy turvy.
Mr C03/10/2011 at 03:03

reading out players tweets.
#loveit
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 03:03

Not for long.
Kai03/10/2011 at 03:04

There's our lovely yellow line.
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 03:05

OK, the quick reply does not blockquote the original comment.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:06

OK, the quick reply does not blockquote the original comment.
Are you using sidepodcast.com/realtime or /dashboard?
paul03/10/2011 at 03:06

Do they ever play on real grass any more?
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:07

Do they ever play on real grass any more?
Good question. It doesn't seem like it
Kai03/10/2011 at 03:08

Do they ever play on real grass any more?
I don't know.
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 03:08

Realtime. I have never used the reply button before. I just assumed it would blockquote otherwise I may as well have just used the normal comment box.
Kai03/10/2011 at 03:08

I don't know.
yes. Scroll down for a quick list
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_current_National_Football_League_stadiums
Mr C03/10/2011 at 03:09

Realtime. I have never used the reply button before. I just assumed it would blockquote otherwise I may as well have just used the normal comment box.
click the text.
Kai03/10/2011 at 03:09

yes. Scroll down for a quick list
way more than I thought still play on grass.
Mr C03/10/2011 at 03:09

click the text.
that is, after the reply button.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:09

Realtime. I have never used the reply button before. I just assumed it would blockquote otherwise I may as well have just used the normal comment box.
You can click on something and it will blockquote in realtime. Just like I quoted your comment
paul03/10/2011 at 03:09

yes. Scroll down for a quick list
Aha!
Wikipedia knows everything
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:09

way more than I thought still play on grass.
The real grass is so manicured it looks fake
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 03:10

that is, after the reply button.
Noted. Cheers.
paul03/10/2011 at 03:10

The real grass is so manicured it looks fake
It really does
paul03/10/2011 at 03:13

Ooooo aerial view! Wonder if they got that from alms?
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:13

Ooooo aerial view! Wonder if they got that from alms?
:D
Kai03/10/2011 at 03:14

Ooooo aerial view! Wonder if they got that from alms?
Why do you mean from the Porsche aerial camera? :)
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:14

Flacco has not completed a pass since the first quarter and his team has twice as many points as the opposition. Weird game
Kai03/10/2011 at 03:15

Flacco has not completed a pass since the first quarter and his team has twice as many points as the opposition. Weird game
so weird.
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 03:18

Groan.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:19

Groan.
Never mind the defence are coming back
paul03/10/2011 at 03:19

Not a lot of completions going on
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:20

Not a lot of completions going on
16 out of 55 between them
paul03/10/2011 at 03:21

16 out of 55 between them
Oh!
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:21

Mike Carlson suggests the Jets should go to a single wing and not use a QB at all
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:22

16 out of 55 between them
Oh!
17/55. I unfairly maligned them
Kai03/10/2011 at 03:22

Well, I'd love to stay up but I've got to get some sleep. What a crazy game.
I've really enjoyed this. Thank you, Mr C and everyone who's here. :) Thanks for taking care of the post, Steven.
Good night all.
paul03/10/2011 at 03:22

Good night all.
Night Kai
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:23

Night Kai.
I am sure you won't miss anything now
Mr C03/10/2011 at 03:23

Good night all.
see you!
Kai03/10/2011 at 03:24

I am sure you won't miss anything now
yeah, as Flacco gets a completion. ;)
I'll catch up tomorrow with these comments. :)
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:24

yeah, as Flacco gets a completion. ;)
:D
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:25

Fumble
Jets get the ball
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:29

So far
7 turnovers
16 penalties
5 returns for touchdowns
Crazy game
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:30

Jets punt the ball away after failing to get a first down
paul03/10/2011 at 03:42

Jets really have nothing in offense
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:42

Jets really have nothing in offense
They have been awful. The Ravens offence has been bad too to be fair
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:46

51 points in the game and only one touchdown scored by sensible conventional means
The teams are just swapping punts now as the game fizzles out
paul03/10/2011 at 03:46

The teams are just swapping punts now as the game fizzles out
Yep looks all over
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 03:48

New York really need to get a move on.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:49

New York really need to get a move on.
Never mind you will get even better odds next week before the Patriots kill them
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:50

Jets 3 and out again. Didn't make a yard again
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:51

Jets 3 and out again. Didn't make a yard again
oops. Went for it on 4th down too. Sanchez hit his receiver on the foot with the ball.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:52

Ravens just using up the clock with kneel downs. Wonder how they can screw that up
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 03:52

I know I have lost my money but I think it was a decent value bet. American football is like snooker. Bet consistantly on the outsider, it will pay in the long run.
paul03/10/2011 at 03:52

Ravens just using up the clock with kneel downs. Wonder how they can screw that up
:-)
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:53

I know I have lost my money but I think it was a decent value bet. American football is like snooker. Bet consistantly on the outsider, it will pay in the long run.
The way the game was going it wasn't a stupid bet. Anything could have happened in this game
paul03/10/2011 at 03:53

Well there you go. I better get back to my cleaning.
Steven Roy03/10/2011 at 03:54

Game over
Jets 17
Ravens 34
Thanks to everyone for commenting. We will be back next week when Green Bay Packers go to the Atlanta Falcons.
Now it is time for me to sleep
Nght all
Sebastian X03/10/2011 at 03:55

Night.
Mr C03/10/2011 at 03:57

Thanks to everyone for commenting. We will be back next week when Green Bay Packers go to the Atlanta Falcons.
cheers for the thread.
Mr C03/10/2011 at 04:45

have made a minor change to the homepage. with so many live threads this weekend, they were pushing some of the newer content off the page, before people have had chance to read them.
so i've split out live threads into their own box on the sidebar.
at the moment the info is tiny and lost, but imagine it bigger and styled nicely and in a more prominent position. clearly needs more work, just wanted to point out the change.