Finally someone picks the Skins to win!

[skinsRin]

Tony G from KC was on sportscenter's the bud hotseat and he picked the Skins to beat the seagulls. That is the first time I, myself has heard someone pick us. Tony, u da man

[MarcusBeNimble]

I saw that too. ALSO, Skip Bayless from ESPN's 1 & 10 also picked the Skins over the Hawks

[skins2357]

i havent heard anyone pick us to win. All you hear is there is no way the skins will win with their offense getting 120 yards in the game. I even heard a guy on ESPN today say that our offense has gone back to it was before the 2 TD's vs the pukes and looks lost. It shocks me that these football "experts" have forgotten about the 5 strait wins where our offense looked unstoppable and 1 bad offensive game vs the best defense in the NFL means that our offense sucks. Gimme a break.... The skins will be pumped up and we will pound clinton early then throw to Moss deep. I got the skins winning 21-13. Portis runs for 125 with 2 tds and Brunell throws for 1 td to moss. Moss has 4 rec for 90+. GO SKINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[The Hogster]

That is good news. The people that I have heard that picked us were players who played against us this year.

Tony Gonzalez
Shawne Merriman
The Linebacker that used to play for the Pats that now does commentary on NFL network and ESPN.

[SkinsFreak]

Some folks in Seattle are getting the hint that the Skins won't roll over!


http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/locke/255171_locke11.html


Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Locked on Sports: 'Skins plan to seize full control
By DAVID LOCKE
SPECIAL TO THE POST-INTELLIGENCER
Don't be lured into a false sense of security from last week's Washington-Tampa Bay game. Don't be lured by the point spread thinking Saturday's playoff game against the Redskins will be easy.
This is the playoffs. Nothing will be painless. Furthermore, the Redskins are a bad matchup for the NFC West champion Seahawks.
The idea of a blowout is close to ludicrous. This is the final four of the NFC. The Seahawks have played four teams this season capable of being in the NFC final four: Dallas, the New York Giants, Washington and Jacksonville. (This excludes the Week 16 matchup with a team masquerading as the Indianapolis Colts.)
The combined score in those four games: Opponents 77, Seahawks 68.
Moreover, the Redskins lost just one game all year by more than six points. They are a big-time club on a six-game win streak.
Worse, the Redskins can take away what makes the Seahawks unique. Seattle is a tempo team. Matt Hasselbeck and the offense set a speed to the game in their first drive. They gain a momentum that lingers for the entire 60 minutes. It isn't a no-huddle offense, but it is quick.
Only once all season were the Seahawks unable to dictate the tempo. Joe Gibbs and his pounding, ball-control offense ripped tempo away from the Seahawks at FedEx Field and brought the game to a halt in a 20-17 overtime victory.
In the Week 4 matchup, the Seahawks ran just six plays in the first quarter and only 21 in the first half. An average NFL game has 65 plays. By game's end, the Redskins had a time-of-possession advantage of seven minutes. They were 13 of 18 on third-down conversions.
Seattle had only seven offensive drives, compared to the usual 12 per game.
Washington found a way to virtually cut the game in half. It is the equivalent of playing the old four corners of college basketball.
When the Seahawks aren't getting their offensive possessions, the game changes.
"I start to grind," coach Mike Holmgren said. "It is frustrating as a play-caller. You have to be careful not to try to make it all up at once. You have to fight the urge."
Ball control is the essence of Gibbs. John Riggins and the Hogs carried home the Super Bowl trophy behind Gibbs' ball-control thumping of opponents.
On Saturday, it will be Clinton Portis trying to take control of the game.
The Seahawks' bend-but-don't-break defense is susceptible to a ball-control team. The request all year long from Holmgren has been, "I would like a few more three-and-outs from the defense."
That is not what the Seahawks' defense does. The defense ranks 16th in the NFL in total yards, but a much more important seventh in points allowed per game.
You may drive, but you will not see the end zone.
On Saturday, the total yards allowed may be equally essential. Getting the Redskins off the field and allowing the Seahawks' offense to gets its shots will be as imperative as preventing points.
The Seahawks' defense has allowed only one first-quarter touchdown all season. Only four times in the entire season did Seattle enter the second quarter trailing.
Falling behind will play into the hands of Gibbs and his power running game.
Hasselbeck, Shaun Alexander and the Pro Bowl-laden offense is what will carry the Seahawks to the NFC Championship Game. On Saturday, the defense needs to make sure they get the opportunity.

[skinsRin]

That is good news. The people that I have heard that picked us were players who played against us this year.

Tony Gonzalez
Shawne Merriman
The Linebacker that used to play for the Pats that now does commentary on NFL network and ESPN.

Those two guys are the only none skins fans to pick the Skins to beat Seattle in the entire universe! EVERBODY will be eating their words!

[HEROHAMO]

Well its about time! People these days are only wowed with offensive performances. A seven to zero win is just as impressive as a 30-20 win in my opinion. Well the old clichey must come out of the box fellaz Defense wins championships.

[SkinsJock]

No! This idiot does not know anything - he's a reporter! He is only trying to scare some people. The Seahawks are a "lock" - give 8 - bet the house - no way that stupid offense can score 10 against the mighty 13-3 Seahawks team! The Seahawks have the NFL MVP1 The Redskins have Ray Brown! No problem - they are tired the Seahawks are rested.

What else do you need - The Redskins should save fuel and stay at home!

[xhadow]

Well Shawn Merriman is also a UM player and probably a fan.

But the good news is Mike and Mike this morning, broke down the remain football teams this morning on how they felt about their playoff chances and they actually came up with the Skins playing the Patriots in the Superbowl. So I guess you can take that as a pick for us to win this weekend and next weekend. They credit Portis, Gibbs' experience, and the D as contributing factors... I wish I had that on tape!

[xhadow]

They picked us to win the NFC and play the Pats in the Superbowl... I will subscribe to the podcast and post how they broke it down. It was very interesting.

[Chris Luva Luva]

Its hard to not get excited. This is my 1st playoff experience as a mature Skin fan. I was 8 in 1992 so I dont hardly even remeber that. Its hard to not want to look ahead but I'm forcing myself NOT to. As I look at whats on our plate this weekend I see a win. I see an overrated SEA offense that is good but wont be able to match the tenacity of this defense.

My only worry is the offense. Thankfully we wont be playing the best defense in the league this week.

[Chris Luva Luva]

They picked us to win the NFC and play the Pats in the Superbowl... I will subscribe to the podcast and post how they broke it down. It was very interesting.

Not that I work day hours I can sit and watch my favorite show. Im glad they have it available via podcast. IPOD here I come. I haven't watched them long but they dont seem to be as biased as the rest. I dont look for guys to gush over my team but give them their fair due.

The two topics have been merged.

[skinsRin]

Well Shawn Merriman is also a UM player and probably a fan.

But the good news is Mike and Mike this morning, broke down the remain football teams this morning on how they felt about their playoff chances and they actually came up with the Skins playing the Patriots in the Superbowl. So I guess you can take that as a pick for us to win this weekend and next weekend. They credit Portis, Gibbs' experience, and the D as contributing factors... I wish I had that on tape!

I saw the show also and yes, it did turn out that the Skins/Pats would play in the Superbowl but I wouldn't consider it "them picking the skins". They were both very suprised it turned out that way. Mike G did not agree with it and Mike T was wishy washy about it.

[HEROHAMO]

Finally so recognition from someone who actually has some football skillz and knowledge. Well he came on Espn the hot seat.

[Justice Hog]

Same Thread

[Chris Luva Luva]

Finally so recognition from someone who actually has some football skillz and knowledge. Well he came on Espn the hot seat.

Ive seen where players are more impressed with this team moreso than the analysts. Although Im not too hung up on who picks us or not, its nice to see those who matter give us respect. Analysts know nothing more than we do, they're mere spectators no different than us.

[HEROHAMO]

Yeah I agree Its purely entertainment for me to see what these analysts say. Oops I didnt notice there was another thread on this.

[Punu]

The last 5 or so weeks carter and marino have basically been picking against the SKINS.... well we keep winning... so I guess it's good that this week thier picks are:

http://www.hbo.com/apps/inflpicksgame/hostpicks.do

cbs against the spread

http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/NFL_SC-PRED

[REDEEMEDSKIN]

I haven't watched them long but they dont seem to be as biased as the rest.

All season long Golic and Greeny didn't "buy into" what was going on in Washington with Gibbs and co. NOW, all of a sudden they think we'll win? Please. Talk about being fans of the flavor of the week.

[RedskinsFreak]

I haven't watched them long but they dont seem to be as biased as the rest.

All season long Golic and Greeny didn't "buy into" what was going on in Washington with Gibbs and co. NOW, all of a sudden they think we'll win? Please. Talk about being fans of the flavor of the week.

Greenberg specifically stated his preference for the B&G has more to do with the Sailsbury walk.

[skinsRin]

I haven't watched them long but they dont seem to be as biased as the rest.

All season long Golic and Greeny didn't "buy into" what was going on in Washington with Gibbs and co. NOW, all of a sudden they think we'll win? Please. Talk about being fans of the flavor of the week.

No, Gloic did not think the Skins were gonna win. He clearly stated the Hawks would win easily. They did a breakdown of every key position, kinda like a computer configuration and the conclusion was the Skins/Pats in the SB. Both Mikes did not agree with the results.

[xhadow]

They don't have to agree but there little BCS style system is what it is. I don't personally need them to say we are going to be there just as long as they recognize the fact that we should be there.

[SkinsHead56]

The breakdown of the game on HBO was that Jeremy Stevens is the key to winning the game. They feel our DBS will cover the WR. they feel Alexander will get his touches but the Skins will key on him and make it tough to control the game with the RB. Leaving the TE to be the game breaker. What the "experts" at HBO seem to have forgoten is that the Skins shut down all the best TEs in the leuge this year, Tony G., Gates, Shockey, LJ Smith, etc.

I predict a Skins win 24-20

[ChiefPowhatan17]

Mike and Mike in the morning said the skins would win also.

[skinsRin]

Mike and Mike in the morning said the skins would win also.

Hey Chief...... No they didn't! read a few post before this one. They did a breakdown BCS style and it spit out the Skins. They disagreed with the results and felt that no way the skins beat the Hawks. The resluts from that show had 3 road teams winning, Skins, Pats and Panthers.