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Do we even care about the Superbowl?

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This is what I care about on Sunday.

goodfella46er's fanpost inspired me to write this post, which I've been meaning to do all week.

I can't explain it, but I could not care less about the Superbowl this weekend. I don't mean this as a knock against the teams in it, since I don't really think they have anything to do with my apathy. I'm not sure any combination of teams would make me much more interested. Well, if it had one certain team I'd be interested...

Am I alone? Did the Eagles loss in the NFC title game take the wind out of your football sails as well? Will you even watch?

I will watch, in fact I'm going to a Steelers fans' superbowl party... mostly for the food though. I'll half heartedly pull for our cross town neighbors and hopefully it'll be a decent game. Still, were it not for the promise of tasty wings and homemade pizza I really might not have even watched this year.

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Will you watch this year's superbowl?
Of course, I always do.
241 votes
Nah. Just can't bring myself to do it.
142 votes

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For some reason...

…I’ve never been less interested. Even during our other title game defeats, I could get excited for the Super Bowl. When we lost to Tampa, I watched, hoping for an Oakland miracle. This game just seems boring.

If anyone likes tennis, at least we’ve got another Federer-Nadal final on Sunday.

by ajay on Jan 30, 2009 12:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I agree. But why? Is it the teams? You’d think a high flying, high power offense vs the best defense in the league would be compelling right?

For me it’s not the teams. I’m not sure I’d care much more if it was anyone else.

by JasonB on Jan 30, 2009 12:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Just can't bring myself to care.

After the Tampa and Carolina losses, I at least had a rooting interest (Oakland and NE).

I just can’t pick a rooting interest in this one. I dislike the Steelers (interstate rival, so much success compared to the Eagles, and I live in a county that has a lot more Steelers fans despite being closer to Philly than Pittsburgh), but I can’t bring myself to root for the team that knocked the Eagles out, even though my bitterness is directed at the Eagles themselves in this case, not the Cards.

If I watch, it’ll just be for the commercials.

I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.

by BrianS on Jan 30, 2009 12:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I love football ...

so I’ll be watching because it will be NFL network replays from here on out until next season. I’m disappointed I’m not in Tampa right now but I actually enjoy watching football slightly more when I’m not emotional involved (unless the Eagles win). I will feel no heartache at the end of this game.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Jan 30, 2009 12:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

third option

“Maybe”
I have zero rooting interest in this game. I’ll tune to it when I get back from snowshoeing with my wife and dog. If it’s a good game, I’ll watch, if it’s a blowout I’ll probably see what’s on HBO…

by cavortingEagle on Jan 30, 2009 12:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'll watch

I’m still feeling the Eagles loss and really don’t have much interest in the game, but I’ll watch. I’ll light a fire, grab a few beers, and relax. There are worse things to do.

I’m going to root for Arizona. I generally root for the underdog if the Eagles aren’t playing. I really have nothing against the Cards.

Last year was much tougher. I was rooting for a tie but it didn’t happen.

by MRPH on Jan 30, 2009 12:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I’m gonna watch. I’m a football junkie so I like watching whatever game is on. Plus, I’m just interested in seeing if the Cardinals are going to finish the job. No reason to hate on them for beating us fair and square. I have my reasons for hating the Steelers though. Man. I hate the Steelers. I REALLY want some chicken wings, too. I haven’t had any in a while.

I am the people's troll :3™

by yomjoseki on Jan 30, 2009 12:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

no kidding that picture looks amazing … lunch time!

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Jan 30, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

There was a segment on the local news last night about a shortage of wings stemming from the bankruptcy of one of the major producers of the delicious snack.
I say – go to the grocery store, buy a family pack and make your own, it’s cheaper, better for the environment and probably tastes better too!

by cavortingEagle on Jan 30, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't really care about the game,

Just looking forward to the food. Superbowl Sunday has become the next Thanks giving.

City of Champions!

by yophillybro on Jan 30, 2009 1:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Superbowl

I will watch, but don’t really give a shit. It’s been a long time since I’m not looking forward the the Superbowl at all.

by Green68 on Jan 30, 2009 1:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Unrelated, but any way you can get the Cardinals merch ads off the site, Jason?

I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.

by BrianS on Jan 30, 2009 1:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

like others have said, Im a football fan as much as I am an eagles fan so ill watch the game.

finding a rooting interest is hard. I cant root for the cardinals. before we play a team I build up a certain animosity towards that team…well now that weve lost to them that animosity has not faded, its really only grown stronger.

but at the same time I cant stand all the steelers crap weve been hearing in the media. all this “the steelers are the best franchise ever, everyone loves them, they do everything right, how can you possibly not like the steelers?” i hate when the media does that shit (ala Brett Favre…). what it comes down to is this…Im rooting for the steelers because if they win the Cowgirls will no longer be tied for most superbowl victories. at the very least the cowboys can get slighted in this one.

by njh3293 on Jan 30, 2009 1:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

couldn't agree more

I couldn’t agree more. I am not sure what it is. I think it has to do with the roller coaster ride we had this season. We were hot…then not… then resiliant…then no shot at the playoffs…..then the stars align and we demolish the Cowboys in what was essentially the first play off game of the year…… 2 play off wins and then a match up against at team we killed on Thanksgiving. I saw no way we were not making the SuperBowl. I was lineing up tickets and all for the game. Then suddenly and shockingly….season over!

so, yes, i will be at my neighbors cheering on his Steelers ad he did for my Eagles over the past few weeks…. but wind….gone from the sails…..

Rob Wetmore
Leading Edge Martial Arts
www.leadingedgema.com

by LEKSensei on Jan 30, 2009 2:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Just can't bring myself to care

I’ve been in a football funk ever since last Sunday.

"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." - Bear Bryant

by NJBammer on Jan 30, 2009 2:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I Was More Excited About The Wing Bowl...

But I’m gonna watch the game because I love the big O vs big D aspect of it…

Andy Reid - Causing High Blood Pressure Since 1999

by Philthy on Jan 30, 2009 4:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

No Eagles, No watch

I don’t want to watch. So, I’m not going to.

Fuck both teams, but I’m hoping the Cards get impailed!

by topcat6 on Jan 30, 2009 4:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I just don't care this year

Even though everything hasn’t been in our favor for an NFC Championship game since that dreaded Tampa Bay loss, I am not totally crushed. I’m not sure why. It’s like I’m almost numb – like we’re the junior varsity Buffalo Bills and were just scripted to always finish out like this.

But truthfully this loss didn’t hurt as bad as Tampa Bay or Carolina. I think our team is young and with some adjustments – we can compete next year.

My biggest concern is for Brian Dawkins – I want him to be the one leading us to a ring while he’s still in pro bowl form. He deserves that.

But as far as this year’s Super Bowl ramp up, not much has changed from my post-game habits that I typically do throughout the season: if we win – I watch ESPN News and SportsCenter as much as I can. And if we lose – I forget about sports and then slowly come back to the fold by logging onto this site.

And for tomorrow? I’m rooting for the commercials!

Looking Mean in Kelly Green

by goodfella46er on Jan 31, 2009 5:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

My biggest concern is for Brian Dawkins – I want him to be the one leading us to a ring while he’s still in pro bowl form. He deserves that.

Word.

by MRPH on Jan 31, 2009 6:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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