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Hugh_Lebowski

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34. Put yourself and your mindset back in time to early Feb 2002 ...

Sun Feb 12, 2023, 12:18 PM

Feb 2023

I really think this moment marked the point when the USA began the healing process after 9/11.

They were the right band, at the right place, at the right time, with the right songs ... I mean the place goes bananas, man. It's friggin amazing.

Make sure you watch to the end of Where The Streets Have No Name. There's never been a greater moment in a SB halftime show than Bono opening his jacket up right there. Nothing even close, really. Though Prince playing Purple Rain ... IN the rain ... was also hella magical.

Just click 'Watch on Youtube' in window below. It's worth it if you never seen it

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Would someone be willing to give me a brief catch-up for the Super Bowl tonight? [View all] yardwork Feb 2023 OP

This is all you need BumRushDaShow Feb 2023 #1

I should wear dark green. Got it! yardwork Feb 2023 #4

A bunch of big guys in red running into a bunch of big guys in white a lot of times. justhanginon Feb 2023 #2

This game features two really good O and D lines underpants Feb 2023 #3

This is what I'm looking for! yardwork Feb 2023 #5

"Jason Kelce is the center for Philly and he is really really good too." BumRushDaShow Feb 2023 #8

Haven't seen Rebl2 Feb 2023 #14

Two brothers are playing against each other? Irish_Dem Feb 2023 #9

Their mom would "win" no matter who gets the trophy! BumRushDaShow Feb 2023 #17

Yep. She cheers for both her kids. Irish_Dem Feb 2023 #32

This is a very helpful thread! yardwork Feb 2023 #25

We know who is playing who, and that two brothers are playing against each other. Irish_Dem Feb 2023 #35

Keep an eye on Mahomes ... Auggie Feb 2023 #6

Patrick Mahomes' father is younger than I am. Pondering this... yardwork Feb 2023 #7

You've gotten great answers Tree-Hugger Feb 2023 #10

Thanks! yardwork Feb 2023 #26

Most people I know not the fans if either want Phillies to win. LakeArenal Feb 2023 #11

Eagles, Phillies are a MLB team. But I'd also prefer a Philly win. TeamProg Feb 2023 #15

Oops I'm not a fan of either. But I hear Eagles are favored by my unscientific listening. LakeArenal Feb 2023 #18

There's a joke in there though: "I don't care much about who wins the football game, maybe a TeamProg Feb 2023 #20

I'm a Brewer fan so winning is out of my scope of possibilities. LakeArenal Feb 2023 #39

! Ah, and I don't follow MLB very nuch, even when the Giants do well.. nt TeamProg Feb 2023 #43

Patrick Mahomes is 27 and has played in 13 playoff/SB games Hugh_Lebowski Feb 2023 #12

Good info. Mahomes and the two D lines will be the key. underpants Feb 2023 #13

For me Mahomes and T. Kelce are the wildcards Hugh_Lebowski Feb 2023 #16

They are greasing the light poles in Philly. 😁 underpants Feb 2023 #22

But will Mahomes' ankle hold up, do you think? yardwork Feb 2023 #27

He got hurt in the AFC Divisional Round Hugh_Lebowski Feb 2023 #47

I really hope he doesn't get hurt. yardwork Feb 2023 #48

Ask these questions to seem knowledgeable Bobstandard Feb 2023 #19

Excellent! (What's the red zone?) yardwork Feb 2023 #21

When a team is within 20 yards of scoring a touchdown they're 'in the red zone' (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Feb 2023 #24

Thank you! yardwork Feb 2023 #28

As much as I adore Prince, and that halftime show ... Hugh_Lebowski Feb 2023 #23

I love this thread. yardwork Feb 2023 #29

Put yourself and your mindset back in time to early Feb 2002 ... Hugh_Lebowski Feb 2023 #34

Sadly, the NFL blocked that video before I could see it. yardwork Feb 2023 #42

Should be able to click the "watch on youtube" link in my post Hugh_Lebowski Feb 2023 #46

Now imagine a born&bred NYC'r, a big U2 fan starting in '80, who fell in love with The Towers... electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #56

Love your story! Hugh_Lebowski Feb 2023 #57

Aw, thanks! And cool! They've in my top five Pantheon of Ultrafavorite bands. electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #58

These talking points have been great! yardwork Feb 2023 #53

Head coach Rebl2 Feb 2023 #30

This seems like a more interesting than usual SB. yardwork Feb 2023 #31

Also the Rebl2 Feb 2023 #33

I think it's gonna be a great game mountain grammy Feb 2023 #36

Thank you! yardwork Feb 2023 #40

I just arrived at a family gathering for the SB. Irish_Dem Feb 2023 #37

And you have your talking points ready to go! yardwork Feb 2023 #41

I impressed the family right away with the talking points. Irish_Dem Feb 2023 #44

.... yardwork Feb 2023 #49

The thanks goes to you for this thread. Irish_Dem Feb 2023 #50

Thank you! yardwork Feb 2023 #51

Whoever dismembers the opposing QB wins. usonian Feb 2023 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author rsdsharp Feb 2023 #45

I loved this. DashOneBravo Feb 2023 #52

Chris was gorgeous! Brought me to tears. yardwork Feb 2023 #54

Me too! DashOneBravo Feb 2023 #55

This tie's for first. DashOneBravo Feb 2023 #59