NFL Odds 2014: Seahawks vs. 49ers NFC Conference Championship point spread analysis
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" I began writing this on Wednesday evening and have gotten up early on Saturday morning to complete these ramblings, actually fully expecting to be able to write about Percy Harvin's role in the offense. Having not checked Field Gulls before retiring on Friday night, I decided it was best to correct that upon waking. Sodding hell, no Percy.
The most galling aspect is Pete Carroll saying that Harvin wants to play. I'm a little devastated. He's not just a football player, he's an athlete. He moves so damn fluidly, he's feline. Seattle's offense needs him, and badly, we all know that, but they don't rely on him because they haven't had to and that's about all we can take from this.
I wrote last week that should Harvin be healthy for the whole of next year, there's no reason for us not to believe that we can't be in this same position come the playoffs next season. I even chucked in that it could be against the Rams. Why not? Hang on, Harvin may yet play for us this season.
Offsetting Harvin's absence is the return of K.J. Wright. I really feared we'd miss him desperately against Jimmy Graham last week. My, I really do know nothing about football.
Wright's presence and ability in coverage is pivotal against a San Francisco receiving corps boasting Vernon Davis and Anquan Boldin. The 49ers haven't had the luxury of picking their poison this week, it's been placed on their tongue for them; they'll be pumped at news of Harvin, gnarling at news of Wright.
Seattle may not have been in position to host the NFC Championship if not for the ridiculous contribution of one Marshawn Terrell Lynch last week. He was simply phenomenal against New Orleans, practically unplayable, and he did literally carry the team on his own. He never once seems bothered by this and just revels in defenders attempting to bring him down.
San Francisco's holding teams to under 100 yards rushing per game over the course of the season, but expect the Seahawks to ram it down the 49ers' throats nonetheless. The visitors will be expecting it, Lynch relishing it. I've got goosebumps."
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Me too.
Oh, please, please, please...
Hawks 21, 49er's 20....
Thanks for your thoughts, Kav, Robert & Gunny!
LOL! ..And will be hoping to recruit Brynn, again.
Hawks 23, 49er's 17...I was close on my guess.
BF, Pete Carroll sends Harbaugh in his place...LOLOLOL
Now it's Seattle vs. Denver?? Oh, btw, Yayyyyyyippeeyahoo!!
So, who's gonna finish this, do you think? Essentially, who wants it more ?
Kav, we were on the same brain wave posting at the same time!! I was going to shower you with accolades, because you were close!! I think you should have a reward...thinking..
Tickets to the Super Bowl would be nice Chloe...
I be waiting for UPS/FedEx the next couple of days...LOLOLOL
Kavika,
Is this as good as Super Bowl tickets?
Thanks Chloe, I'll cherish this award, like it's Super Bowl Tickets...well, maybe not. LOLOLOL
" Im the best corner in the game. When you try me with a sorry receiver like Crabtree, thats the result you gonna get. Dont you ever talk about me. [...] Dont you open your mouth about the best or Im gonna shut it for you real quick. "
LOL!
Hmmm... The Fans think so, too, apparently. I don't know if you noticed an article I once put up discussing how they were pooling funds to put up a Billboard next to Seattle's Field displaying how many trophies they already have.
Seattle 28, Denver 20....I'll take it! Making note of the 3 and a 1/2 points.
Thanks for commenting on this!
LOL, getting out my Magic Eight Ball for possibilities, now!
A little over the top, but he did ''walk the walk''...Harbaugh stated that Crabtree was the ''best'' receiver, or had the best hands,ever. That's probably what brought this on...
BTW, he did lead the league in interceptions.
I think it was over the top, too. Yep, trying to steal a bit of Crabtree's thunder.
Oh, thanks for noting that on the interceptions. Didn't know that.
I may be a dyed in the wool Broncos fan but the Seahawks have earned their shot at the super bowl. I wish them luck.
Wow, Larry, that is heartfelt spirit to give thought to the Hawks. They've sure had their problems with getting the right mix of coaches and players, but I think Pete Carroll (and the support Staff) just might be the best match with the current players they've ever had. Wilson seems to have an exceptional attitude and regard for his peers. I've read things he's said to Lynch in the past that caused my tears.
I think they've earned their shot, as well. Thank you! Love the helmet display!
..A very talented one.
..Difficult 'not' to acknowledge Peyton's ability and record.
I like that reasoning; nice way to look at it.
Here's some of my creative, yet, twisted
logic at work:
It's 'sposed to snow according to the long-range forecast. It 'might' be easier to act as a bulwart, than to have to gain momentum in that slippery stuff, especially if NY uses artificial turf.