Hello, some of you fine folks of this website might recognize me as that sports TL guy who can’t finish about half of them. Due to real life activities, especially nowadays, lack of interest or just my creative ADHD making me begin the shiny new idea as soon as it pops in my head, but getting that itch to write full games out again, this thread has been born. An idea to fix that itch and to avoid the time consuming planning of a full TL.
Generic PODs will be introduced, I.E what will tag along with the first game that will be included in this introduction post just so I don’t feel like I’m really reply-stuffing. Some of them will also have no reasoning, sometimes I have to force you to read a Mark Sánchez vs. Caleb Haine Super Bowl 45.
Long story short, enjoy a game I've always thought about:
POD: Tom Brady avoids his ACL injury, the Patriots pick up an extra game to win the division, and manage to win the AFC Championship over the Steelers, continuing their torment against the Patriots.
Super Bowl 43: New England Patriots vs. Arizona Cardinals
-pregame-
Shots of Kurt Warner warming up
“He’s been here before, both in the Super Bowl and in the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. Of course, back then he was a member of the St. Louis Rams, shortly being released following that Super Bowl loss, perhaps he can get a measure of revenge by winning his second Super Bowl today.
Shots of Tom Brady warming up
“And on the other side, the fifth Super Bowl under Belichick and Brady, and their second straight. We all know how last year ended for them, but today they can redeem themselves, and it should be a fun one.”
-cut into the 1st quarter-
“And now, Neil Rackers can cap off the first drive of the game for the Arizona Cardinals with a 38 yard field goal. Warner just threw that pass away to avoid the sack and keep them in comfortable field goal range.”
“The snap comes in, and the kick will...be right down the middle. So the Cardinals get the first points of the game, and lead now 3-0.”
-cut into the 1st quarter-
“2nd and 7th, at the Cardinals 32 yard line after the three yard pickup from Morris. Brady in shotgun, the snap, drops back and he’s going for...the endzone! Right in the hands of Welker, wide open over the middle for the touchdown. The Patriots get their first score in response to the Cardinals field goal, and the PAT will make it a 7-3 game.”
-cut into the 2nd quarter-
“Warner nearly throws an interception in the endzone, perhaps trying to force it to Fitzgerald in double coverage, so once again Rackers has to come on out to try to salvage 3 points for the Cardinals.”
“The snap, hold and kick will all be...perfect from 41 yards out, so now a 7-6 game, with 10:33 left in the first half.”
-cut into the 2nd quarter-
“An explosive rush forward by Hightower, now at the Patriots 6 yard line, 1st and Goal as well. Warner in the shotgun formation, snap comes in, drops back, pressure and he throws...picked off! Bruschi comes over to cut off the route, and he’s now going down the field, gets a block past Warner, he’s still going, and he...is past the endzone as Fitzgerald tried his best to chase him down, but Bruschi returns the interception 100 yards for the touchdown!”
-cut into the 2nd quarter-
“So with a 14-6 lead, with only 0:20 seconds, the Patriots are lining up in the kneel formation, looking like...NO! Instead, Brady’s dropping out and he’s going to go for Moss! Moss goes up for the catch over two defenders, and now they’re in field goal range!”
“They call their final timeout, 0:11 seconds left a fake knee can get them 3 points to add onto their halftime lead, what a gutsy idea by the Patriots!”
“Gostkowski needs to nail this kick from 46 yards out to capitalize on that crazy play call by Belichick, and the kick will...sneak in, but still good, so barring anything crazy on this coming up kickoff with 0:06 seconds left, the Patriots will go into the break with a 17-6 lead.”
-cut into the 3rd quarter-
“With that punt from the Patriots, the Cardinals will get the ball at their own 34 yard line. Warner under center, drops back, gives-no a fake to James, before he finds Fitzgerald over the middle, shrugs off a tackle by Sanders and he’s now in a foot race with Meriweather, and he will...be into the endzone! Just like that the Cardinals score a 66 yard touchdown!”
“Now, it appears they will be going for two! Warner is in the shotgun with Hightower next to him, and the snap goes over his head! Warner scrambles back, and he picks it up and goes for the endzone...batted down by Meriweather. The snap was off, and because of that, it will remain a 17-12 game.”
-cut into the 3rd quarter-
“Brady and company take the field following the kick off going out of bounds, at their own 20 yard line following that quick strike by Fitzgerald. Brady under center, will drop back to give it to Morris, as he...balls out! Scooped up by Dansby, Brady gets blocked and the Cardinals get a scoop and score right after their touchdown! Two touchdowns in probably only about 14 seconds!”
-cut into the 4th quarter-
“Brady misses Moss in the corner of the endzone, so another Gostkowski kick will have to try to salvage some points. A 46 yard kick, snap and kick will...bounce in! Nearly goes off the right upright, but now it’s a 20-19 game, with 8:21 left to go in the game.”
-cut into the 4th Quarter-
“3rd and 5 for the Patriots, at their own 43 yard line, 4:11 to go in the game, still holding onto a one point lead at 20-19. Brady under center, drops back for a..fake to Faulk, and he goes for Moss, as Rodgers-Cromartie falls, and Moss will be able to walk in for the score! A mistake by rookie Rodgers-Cromartie falls down trying to look back at the ball and that will lead to be able the Patriots to make their lead 8 for the Patriots.”
-cut into the 4th quarter-
“Following a 27 yard return by Arrington, Kurt Warner and the Cardinals will have to march 73 yards in 3:49 or less, and then go for two to tie this game, and have a hope for an Overtime.”
“Warner starts in shotgun, no secret what their game plan will be on this drive, snap comes in drops back looks for Fitzgerald, but that’s off to the outside, and so second down comes up.”
“Warner again in shotgun, drops back, pressure in coming so he steps up and a dump off to Hightower who is able to get about six before being brought down, now 3rd and 4, at their own 33 yard line with 3:38 and ticking.”
“Warner under center, drops back, and he’s going deep...over the head of Fitzgerald, but a flag is down.”
“Pass interference, number 29 on the defense, that’ll be 15 yards from the spot of the foul, automatic first down.”
“Sanders, what on earth is he thinking? The reply shows him clearly just jumping onto the back of Fitzgerald, and impedes his path to the ball, and so now he just gave the Cardinals a free 35 yards! Now 1st and 10 at the Patriots 27 yard line!”
“Warner, shotgun, drops back, pressure comes in and he..ball comes out, but a Cardinal is able to jump on it. Warner stepped up, got stripped and nearly could’ve been the sealing turnover, instead Brown was able to dive on it, and he was the one who gave up the sack, almost a disaster.”
“2nd and 14 now after the four yard loss and near fumble, 2:59 to go. Warner drops back, more pressure, this time he steps up and finds Pope over the middle, who is quickly brought down for a gain of about 8, and the Cardinals hurry back to the line. 3rd and 6 now, Warner drops back, nobody is open, rolls out, takes it himself, and dives for the first! You don’t think of a Kurt Warner scramble often, but he gets the first, and they again hurry to the line.”
“1st and 10 from the Patriots, 16 yard line. Warner drops back, another blitz, he steps up again, rolls off a defender and away from the pressure, and fires...right for Fitzgerald! A step on Sanders, across the back of the endzone, and they get the touchdown! Now they need those two points!”
“They went for two following their first touchdown back in the third quarter, and a bad snap stopped the idea. Warner, back with James to his right, and the snap is again over his head, wait no a fake, it was a direct snap to James, and he...is stuffed! He tried extending for the endzone, but enough Patriots sniff the fake out and stop him inches short! They tried to fool them, it didn’t work, and now they need the onside kick!”
“Rackers needs to make sure it goes 10 yards and make sure it stays out of the hands of Patriots, the kick is high and...is caught by Moss! He got the ten yards, tried to make it bounce enough times to confuse them, it didn’t work, and now the Patriots need to wind down the clock as much as they can!”
Final Score
New England Patriots 27 Arizona Cardinals 25
Super Bowl MVP: Randy Moss
Generic PODs will be introduced, I.E what will tag along with the first game that will be included in this introduction post just so I don’t feel like I’m really reply-stuffing. Some of them will also have no reasoning, sometimes I have to force you to read a Mark Sánchez vs. Caleb Haine Super Bowl 45.
Long story short, enjoy a game I've always thought about:
POD: Tom Brady avoids his ACL injury, the Patriots pick up an extra game to win the division, and manage to win the AFC Championship over the Steelers, continuing their torment against the Patriots.
Super Bowl 43: New England Patriots vs. Arizona Cardinals
-pregame-
Shots of Kurt Warner warming up
“He’s been here before, both in the Super Bowl and in the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. Of course, back then he was a member of the St. Louis Rams, shortly being released following that Super Bowl loss, perhaps he can get a measure of revenge by winning his second Super Bowl today.
Shots of Tom Brady warming up
“And on the other side, the fifth Super Bowl under Belichick and Brady, and their second straight. We all know how last year ended for them, but today they can redeem themselves, and it should be a fun one.”
-cut into the 1st quarter-
“And now, Neil Rackers can cap off the first drive of the game for the Arizona Cardinals with a 38 yard field goal. Warner just threw that pass away to avoid the sack and keep them in comfortable field goal range.”
“The snap comes in, and the kick will...be right down the middle. So the Cardinals get the first points of the game, and lead now 3-0.”
-cut into the 1st quarter-
“2nd and 7th, at the Cardinals 32 yard line after the three yard pickup from Morris. Brady in shotgun, the snap, drops back and he’s going for...the endzone! Right in the hands of Welker, wide open over the middle for the touchdown. The Patriots get their first score in response to the Cardinals field goal, and the PAT will make it a 7-3 game.”
-cut into the 2nd quarter-
“Warner nearly throws an interception in the endzone, perhaps trying to force it to Fitzgerald in double coverage, so once again Rackers has to come on out to try to salvage 3 points for the Cardinals.”
“The snap, hold and kick will all be...perfect from 41 yards out, so now a 7-6 game, with 10:33 left in the first half.”
-cut into the 2nd quarter-
“An explosive rush forward by Hightower, now at the Patriots 6 yard line, 1st and Goal as well. Warner in the shotgun formation, snap comes in, drops back, pressure and he throws...picked off! Bruschi comes over to cut off the route, and he’s now going down the field, gets a block past Warner, he’s still going, and he...is past the endzone as Fitzgerald tried his best to chase him down, but Bruschi returns the interception 100 yards for the touchdown!”
-cut into the 2nd quarter-
“So with a 14-6 lead, with only 0:20 seconds, the Patriots are lining up in the kneel formation, looking like...NO! Instead, Brady’s dropping out and he’s going to go for Moss! Moss goes up for the catch over two defenders, and now they’re in field goal range!”
“They call their final timeout, 0:11 seconds left a fake knee can get them 3 points to add onto their halftime lead, what a gutsy idea by the Patriots!”
“Gostkowski needs to nail this kick from 46 yards out to capitalize on that crazy play call by Belichick, and the kick will...sneak in, but still good, so barring anything crazy on this coming up kickoff with 0:06 seconds left, the Patriots will go into the break with a 17-6 lead.”
-cut into the 3rd quarter-
“With that punt from the Patriots, the Cardinals will get the ball at their own 34 yard line. Warner under center, drops back, gives-no a fake to James, before he finds Fitzgerald over the middle, shrugs off a tackle by Sanders and he’s now in a foot race with Meriweather, and he will...be into the endzone! Just like that the Cardinals score a 66 yard touchdown!”
“Now, it appears they will be going for two! Warner is in the shotgun with Hightower next to him, and the snap goes over his head! Warner scrambles back, and he picks it up and goes for the endzone...batted down by Meriweather. The snap was off, and because of that, it will remain a 17-12 game.”
-cut into the 3rd quarter-
“Brady and company take the field following the kick off going out of bounds, at their own 20 yard line following that quick strike by Fitzgerald. Brady under center, will drop back to give it to Morris, as he...balls out! Scooped up by Dansby, Brady gets blocked and the Cardinals get a scoop and score right after their touchdown! Two touchdowns in probably only about 14 seconds!”
-cut into the 4th quarter-
“Brady misses Moss in the corner of the endzone, so another Gostkowski kick will have to try to salvage some points. A 46 yard kick, snap and kick will...bounce in! Nearly goes off the right upright, but now it’s a 20-19 game, with 8:21 left to go in the game.”
-cut into the 4th Quarter-
“3rd and 5 for the Patriots, at their own 43 yard line, 4:11 to go in the game, still holding onto a one point lead at 20-19. Brady under center, drops back for a..fake to Faulk, and he goes for Moss, as Rodgers-Cromartie falls, and Moss will be able to walk in for the score! A mistake by rookie Rodgers-Cromartie falls down trying to look back at the ball and that will lead to be able the Patriots to make their lead 8 for the Patriots.”
-cut into the 4th quarter-
“Following a 27 yard return by Arrington, Kurt Warner and the Cardinals will have to march 73 yards in 3:49 or less, and then go for two to tie this game, and have a hope for an Overtime.”
“Warner starts in shotgun, no secret what their game plan will be on this drive, snap comes in drops back looks for Fitzgerald, but that’s off to the outside, and so second down comes up.”
“Warner again in shotgun, drops back, pressure in coming so he steps up and a dump off to Hightower who is able to get about six before being brought down, now 3rd and 4, at their own 33 yard line with 3:38 and ticking.”
“Warner under center, drops back, and he’s going deep...over the head of Fitzgerald, but a flag is down.”
“Pass interference, number 29 on the defense, that’ll be 15 yards from the spot of the foul, automatic first down.”
“Sanders, what on earth is he thinking? The reply shows him clearly just jumping onto the back of Fitzgerald, and impedes his path to the ball, and so now he just gave the Cardinals a free 35 yards! Now 1st and 10 at the Patriots 27 yard line!”
“Warner, shotgun, drops back, pressure comes in and he..ball comes out, but a Cardinal is able to jump on it. Warner stepped up, got stripped and nearly could’ve been the sealing turnover, instead Brown was able to dive on it, and he was the one who gave up the sack, almost a disaster.”
“2nd and 14 now after the four yard loss and near fumble, 2:59 to go. Warner drops back, more pressure, this time he steps up and finds Pope over the middle, who is quickly brought down for a gain of about 8, and the Cardinals hurry back to the line. 3rd and 6 now, Warner drops back, nobody is open, rolls out, takes it himself, and dives for the first! You don’t think of a Kurt Warner scramble often, but he gets the first, and they again hurry to the line.”
“1st and 10 from the Patriots, 16 yard line. Warner drops back, another blitz, he steps up again, rolls off a defender and away from the pressure, and fires...right for Fitzgerald! A step on Sanders, across the back of the endzone, and they get the touchdown! Now they need those two points!”
“They went for two following their first touchdown back in the third quarter, and a bad snap stopped the idea. Warner, back with James to his right, and the snap is again over his head, wait no a fake, it was a direct snap to James, and he...is stuffed! He tried extending for the endzone, but enough Patriots sniff the fake out and stop him inches short! They tried to fool them, it didn’t work, and now they need the onside kick!”
“Rackers needs to make sure it goes 10 yards and make sure it stays out of the hands of Patriots, the kick is high and...is caught by Moss! He got the ten yards, tried to make it bounce enough times to confuse them, it didn’t work, and now the Patriots need to wind down the clock as much as they can!”
Final Score
New England Patriots 27 Arizona Cardinals 25
Super Bowl MVP: Randy Moss