For All the Professional Tostitos: Super Bowl XLVI Open Thread
LUCAS OIL STADIUM, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
NEW YORK GIANTS (12-7) vs. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (15-3)
3:29 pm PT, NBC
The National Football League's championship extravaganza is here. The stage is set for Super Bowl Extra Large Vee Eye in Indianapolis. The New England Patriots and the New York Football Giants will play for the Vince Lombardi Trophy for the second time in the last four years.
In Super Bowl Extra Large Eye Eye four years ago, the Giants pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Super Bowl history, defeating the heavily favored Patriots 17-14 in Glendale, AZ, to deny New England's bid to be the first NFL team to go undefeated since the 1972 Miami Dolphins. Will Serra High School grad Tom Brady and the Patriots get their revenge in this rematch? Or will Eli Manning and the Giants stay hot and cap off a remarkable run that seemed unlikely when the Giants were a mere 7-7 just six weeks ago?
Cal fans who don't have a rooting (or betting) interest in this game might be wondering: what Cal alumni are in this game for us to cheer for? Well, unlike last year's game when we cheered Aaron Rodgers and Desmond Bishop on to their Super Bowl championship, we don't have any former Golden Bears to watch in this year's Super Bowl. The Giants don't have any Bear alumni on their roster. As for the Patriots, neither of the Cal alumni on their roster will play today: Andre Carter (who had a fine season for the Pats) is out for the season with an injury and running back Shane Vereen is inactive (along with the Patriots' veteran running back Kevin Faulk). With Vereen and Faulk inactive, the Patriots' running back stable consists of BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Danny Woodhead, and Stevan Ridley.
Though inactive for today's game, at least Vereen will get to be there with his teammates, which is more than you can say for poor Tiquan Underwood. The now former Patriots wide receiver was released by the team last night -- less than 24 hours before the Super Bowl kickoff.
As for the biggest story of the Super Bowl hypefest related to on-the-field matters, there was a development yesterday: Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (listed as questionable with a high ankle sprain) appeared for the team's Saturday photo shoot and walked without a limp.
For the Giants, we will not get to see the culmination of a cancer-to-Super Bowl story. Linebacker Mark Herzlich, the former Boston College star who overcame cancer to land on the Giants' roster as an undrafted rookie, is on today's list of the Giants' Super Bowl inactives. As expected, running back Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) and wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (shoulder), who were banged up in the NFC Championship game, are good to go for the G-Men.
This is your open thread for the game. Talk about all the hot game action here. And the commercials. And Madonna's halftime show, too. That should be good, amirite? Get into the groove.
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Very good
He’s been insightful and articulate. And he’s looking quite dapper.
Man crush on Aaron Rodgers, since 2003.
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Yes, I remember hearing that too
I believe he takes classes at Wisconsin-Green Bay
Man crush on Aaron Rodgers, since 2003.
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She should head over to Syracuse and take some classes at the Newhouse School
"i, for one, welcome our new atomic overlords" - GoldBlooded
by atomsareenough on Feb 5, 2012 8:28 PM PST up reply actions
Decent, imo. Just accused Giants D of fake injuries to slow down the Packers’ no huddle during the playoff loss…LOL
Tony Gonzalez? University of California?
LOL, I missed that. A couple of hours ago, I thought he did a good job of breaking down what Tom Brady does.
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He's not
Shane is inactive. But he and Andre Carter will get rings if the Pats win.
Man crush on Aaron Rodgers, since 2003.
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No bears active? Fuck that noise. My Shiny New Adobe Fireworks. I show you it...


#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 2:51 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
That’s an interesting haircut in the second picture. Really short on top but really, really long in the back. A super mullet for Tosh.
by LEastCoastBears on Feb 5, 2012 2:54 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Business up front, stabbing in the back?
#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 2:54 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
Nice
Rec’d
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by Ohio Bear on Feb 5, 2012 2:55 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Can I get in on this circle-rec?
Recs for everyone!
Tony Gonzalez? University of California?
by ikoolykedat on Feb 5, 2012 2:57 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Make it sexy!
rec’d
#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 3:00 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I can make more gifs faster now. Which means more trolling, more gifs, less time making them.
#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 3:08 PM PST up reply actions
frivolity

Man crush on Aaron Rodgers, since 2003.
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by Ohio Bear on Feb 5, 2012 2:54 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Is madonna seriously the halftime show?
Dont they know that there’s a new artist that’s just as good? Her name is Gaga, Lady Gaga.
Feels bad, man.
by Swamphunter on Feb 5, 2012 3:15 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
at least she’s performing with m.i.a…
maybe we’ll see some mid eatern dudes stutin’ at halftime…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uYs0gJD-LE
Aaron Rodgers picked the Giants
so Go Rodgers = Go Giants!?!
I’m generally anti any pro New York sports but I also don’t want the Pats to make history.
Aaron Rodgers looks really good in a suit. Trying to imagine him as Cal’s head coach in 15 years…hmm…
Don’t really understand statements like this.
by Avinash Kunnath on Feb 5, 2012 8:57 PM PST up reply actions
I love Aaron Rodgers, but honestly he’s not a terribly handsome man.
"i, for one, welcome our new atomic overlords" - GoldBlooded
by atomsareenough on Feb 5, 2012 9:46 PM PST up reply actions
Pretty sure if you poll the majority of women, you will be in the super-minority/
by Avinash Kunnath on Feb 5, 2012 10:15 PM PST up reply actions
…I wouldn’t be part of the poll, but I am pretty sure my viewpoint would be quite well-represented. He’s rich, famous, and athletic, so I’m sure plenty people find him attractive, but he’s not handsome in the same way, say, David Beckham or Tom Brady or John Stamos are.
"i, for one, welcome our new atomic overlords" - GoldBlooded
by atomsareenough on Feb 5, 2012 11:15 PM PST up reply actions
I thought Hulk Hogan was gonna do "Real Umerican"
#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 3:16 PM PST reply actions
Celebrity picks
Mitt Romney, not surprisingly, has picked the Patriots. Newt Gingrich picked the Giants. Obama decided to be all diplomatic and didn’t pick a side. And here’s a bunch of celebrity picks that ESPN collected.
GO SHANE VEREEN GO BEARS GO BEERS FUCK EVERYONE ELSE
TROLL ON YOU BEARS. - atoms
even if it does snow, we’ve got plenty of laker championship banners to keep us warm! - raptorapocalypse
Just noticed recently
That the Giants were outscored in the regular season, 394 to 400. I’m pretty sure they’re the first team to make the Super Bowl after having been outscored in the regular season.
If memory serves, they’re only the third team with single-digit regular-season wins to make the Super Bowl since the 16-game schedule started. The others were the Rams (9 wins, lost Super Bowl XIV), and the Cardinals (9 wins, lost Super Bowl XLIV).
Man crush on Aaron Rodgers, since 2003.
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TEAM AMERICA
F YEAH!
The above comment is not affiliated with the San Francisco Giants, is not based on a secret source of team information, and may contain personal opinion.
"I'll never forget San Francisco and all those beautiful moments."- Andres Torres
Everyone knows Hyundais are made in North Korea
#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 3:29 PM PST up reply actions
hahaha
nothing says “global showcase” like having the refs score the first points of the game!
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"I'll never forget San Francisco and all those beautiful moments."- Andres Torres
by natteringnabob on Feb 5, 2012 3:44 PM PST up reply actions
LOL
safety!
"Some people watch adult videos on their computer - I go to YouTube and watch Jahvid Best highlight clips. That’s what gets me going."- Jim Schwartz, Detroit Lions head coach
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CHUNGED!
Patrick Chung got stiff-armed to the ground again!
Somewhere Marshawn is smiling…
"Some people watch adult videos on their computer - I go to YouTube and watch Jahvid Best highlight clips. That’s what gets me going."- Jim Schwartz, Detroit Lions head coach
California Golden Blogs
Damn..there goes my superbowl square
I had 0-0. Need 6 fgs or td and go for 2
Jorge Gutierrez is "The guy with the hair plays with the flair"
by HeyAlumniGo on Feb 5, 2012 3:49 PM PST via Android app reply actions
This is just comical!
How did this team get to the Super Bowl?
"Some people watch adult videos on their computer - I go to YouTube and watch Jahvid Best highlight clips. That’s what gets me going."- Jim Schwartz, Detroit Lions head coach
California Golden Blogs
These are NOT the Pats we are used to seeing.
This is bordering on disturbing.
Feels bad, man.
by Swamphunter on Feb 5, 2012 3:52 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Disturbingly awesome!
"Some people watch adult videos on their computer - I go to YouTube and watch Jahvid Best highlight clips. That’s what gets me going."- Jim Schwartz, Detroit Lions head coach
California Golden Blogs
PaHAHAtriots
TROLL ON YOU BEARS. - atoms
even if it does snow, we’ve got plenty of laker championship banners to keep us warm! - raptorapocalypse
Damnit!
If it were 9-0 Pats, I’d be winning the 1st quarter pool!
California Golden Blogs: Ethnic food → pizza and chili → boboli → boobies.
I need cfl rules so I can get 10-0
Jorge Gutierrez is "The guy with the hair plays with the flair"
by HeyAlumniGo on Feb 5, 2012 3:55 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
oohh…like nyg’s #99’s facemask.
by j.lee on Feb 5, 2012 3:58 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
What was the payoff? I refuse to help their hit count
Costs STILL assessed against Twist
by CALumbus Bear on Feb 5, 2012 4:05 PM PST up reply actions
As with every year...
Absolutely nothing. The model had a bikini on.
At least go with body paint!
Tony Gonzalez? University of California?
dude playin john carter looks like brady…
by j.lee on Feb 5, 2012 4:10 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Someone needs to tell their marketing division that there are plenty of places on the internet to get porn
"Some people watch adult videos on their computer - I go to YouTube and watch Jahvid Best highlight clips. That’s what gets me going."- Jim Schwartz, Detroit Lions head coach
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Where are these magical places you speak of?
Costs STILL assessed against Twist
by CALumbus Bear on Feb 5, 2012 4:06 PM PST up reply actions
lemonparty.org
The above comment is not affiliated with the San Francisco Giants, is not based on a secret source of team information, and may contain personal opinion.
"I'll never forget San Francisco and all those beautiful moments."- Andres Torres
by natteringnabob on Feb 5, 2012 4:11 PM PST up reply actions
GoDaddy supported SOPA.
Screw ’em.
Feels bad, man.
by Swamphunter on Feb 5, 2012 4:12 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Was that a commercial about peeing in the pool?
California Golden Blogs: Ethnic food → pizza and chili → boboli → boobies.
Canty's facemask
i want to grill korean BBQ with it
#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 4:11 PM PST reply actions
Giants has moast fake injuries evar
#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 4:13 PM PST reply actions
did beckham just try to show his junk to america?
by j.lee on Feb 5, 2012 4:20 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
OH HAI
TROLL ON YOU BEARS. - atoms
even if it does snow, we’ve got plenty of laker championship banners to keep us warm! - raptorapocalypse
This has taken a turn for the oh-hai-oh.
California Golden Blogs: Ethnic food → pizza and chili → boboli → boobies.
Somewhere, BuckeyeBear is smiling.
TROLL ON YOU BEARS. - atoms
even if it does snow, we’ve got plenty of laker championship banners to keep us warm! - raptorapocalypse
Is that person related to TheBuckeyeBear?
Costs STILL assessed against Twist
by CALumbus Bear on Feb 5, 2012 4:45 PM PST up reply actions
Any relation to TwistNBuckeyBear?
#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 4:49 PM PST up reply actions
What's the over/under on the number of nipples we'll see during the halftime show?
"Some people watch adult videos on their computer - I go to YouTube and watch Jahvid Best highlight clips. That’s what gets me going."- Jim Schwartz, Detroit Lions head coach
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U LIKE?

Don’t rec if you love stanfurd
#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 4:52 PM PST reply actions 4 recs
Take off that red hair! And those leather pants while you’re at it!
Costs STILL assessed against Twist
by CALumbus Bear on Feb 5, 2012 4:53 PM PST up reply actions
Yes
Thanks Redonk.
Feels bad, man.
by Swamphunter on Feb 5, 2012 4:56 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
man…rodney’s hair is super shinny.
by j.lee on Feb 5, 2012 4:59 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
I am not drunk ennough for
Feels bad, man.
by Swamphunter on Feb 5, 2012 5:02 PM PST via mobile reply actions
This bullshit.
Feels bad, man.
by Swamphunter on Feb 5, 2012 5:03 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Lady GaGa looks old
Tony Gonzalez? University of California?
by ikoolykedat on Feb 5, 2012 5:03 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
lol, fucking patton oswald
Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt
Apparently, Madonna saw the movie 300 and thought, “I can go gayer.” #Superbowl
Tony Gonzalez? University of California?
I hear that
"Some people watch adult videos on their computer - I go to YouTube and watch Jahvid Best highlight clips. That’s what gets me going."- Jim Schwartz, Detroit Lions head coach
California Golden Blogs
This is fucking FABULOUS!
I SEE YOU DANCING IN FRONT OF THE TV TWISTNHOOK!
VOGUE VOGUE VOGUE!
#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 5:04 PM PST reply actions
Worst. Lipsynced. Halftime. Show. Evair.
California Golden Blogs: Ethnic food → pizza and chili → boboli → boobies.
Totally lipsynced.
Feels bad, man.
by Swamphunter on Feb 5, 2012 5:05 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Real GOOD TIME!
BUST OUT THE DR. PEPPER FUCKERS!
#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 5:06 PM PST reply actions
AND FUCK LMFAO.
Overrated crap.
Feels bad, man.
by Swamphunter on Feb 5, 2012 5:07 PM PST via mobile reply actions
If you’re going to spell ‘You’ right, why not spell ‘Love’ right too?
Tony Gonzalez? University of California?
LOL handegg bowl.
The above comment is not affiliated with the San Francisco Giants, is not based on a secret source of team information, and may contain personal opinion.
"I'll never forget San Francisco and all those beautiful moments."- Andres Torres
by natteringnabob on Feb 5, 2012 5:25 PM PST up reply actions
Black and gold? Is she a 54 year old ASU cheerleader?
#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 5:09 PM PST reply actions
wtf mia... smh
TROLL ON YOU BEARS. - atoms
even if it does snow, we’ve got plenty of laker championship banners to keep us warm! - raptorapocalypse
Thank GOD for Cee Lo.
He should have been the headlining act.
Feels bad, man.
by Swamphunter on Feb 5, 2012 5:12 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I liked the Vogue opening and Like A Prayer
In between was meh for me.
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high schools apparently
TROLL ON YOU BEARS. - atoms
even if it does snow, we’ve got plenty of laker championship banners to keep us warm! - raptorapocalypse
Cal Band costs too much for them
these guys are amateurs
#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 5:13 PM PST up reply actions
WTF IS THIS DODGE SHIT? I DON'T WANT UR UMERICAN CAR!
But Clint Eastwood is pretty awesome and shit
#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 5:19 PM PST reply actions
Obama should straight up steal that ad
“It’s halftime in America, and our second half is about to begin.”
Only reason they used him is cause he was hella chill with all the Hmong gangs in Michigan
#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 5:28 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
lulz
"Some people watch adult videos on their computer - I go to YouTube and watch Jahvid Best highlight clips. That’s what gets me going."- Jim Schwartz, Detroit Lions head coach
California Golden Blogs
lolwut
@DeSeanJackson10: Madonna hands down best halftime show at super bowl I have seen!!
"Some people watch adult videos on their computer - I go to YouTube and watch Jahvid Best highlight clips. That’s what gets me going."- Jim Schwartz, Detroit Lions head coach
California Golden Blogs
California’s most successful trolls
#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 5:25 PM PST up reply actions
Probably. All of them have kinda sucked lately. That might not be an untrue statement.
by Avinash Kunnath on Feb 5, 2012 5:36 PM PST up reply actions
IMO the only recent ones that have been better were Prince and Petty.
by SDBear on Feb 6, 2012 12:17 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
OH MY WHO IS THIS
TROLL ON YOU BEARS. - atoms
even if it does snow, we’ve got plenty of laker championship banners to keep us warm! - raptorapocalypse
Coca Cola is sayin
Polar bears love high fructose corn syrup!
#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 5:42 PM PST reply actions
Polar bears haz diabeetus.
California Golden Blogs: Ethnic food → pizza and chili → boboli → boobies.
by golden oso on Feb 5, 2012 5:43 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Just checking in to say
I give zero fucks about this year’s Super Bowl. That is all.
*Insert something witty here*. Oh, and Stanfurd Sucks.
by FrankCohen on Feb 5, 2012 5:44 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
Disgraceful what Bud is doing to this Cult song.
California Golden Blogs: Ethnic food → pizza and chili → boboli → boobies.
LULZ
It was historically inaccurate tho
I guess nobody told the ad firm that bars were still segregated in Missouri in 1933
#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 5:57 PM PST up reply actions
pfftt…just sweeping history under the rug.
by j.lee on Feb 5, 2012 6:02 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
SO RACISSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 6:04 PM PST up reply actions
Ferris says sometimes you gotta live a little...
by buying this generation’s version of the stationwagon/minivan.
I always find that some of the worst drivers on the road drive CR-Vs
I have nothing but animosity towards those cars.
"Some people watch adult videos on their computer - I go to YouTube and watch Jahvid Best highlight clips. That’s what gets me going."- Jim Schwartz, Detroit Lions head coach
California Golden Blogs
Hushhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Can I tell you a secret?
CRV = Chinese Recreational Vehicle
#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 6:15 PM PST up reply actions
OH SHNAP
/oh no you di’int
//but i was thinking the same thing
Tony Gonzalez? University of California?
oh u
"Some people watch adult videos on their computer - I go to YouTube and watch Jahvid Best highlight clips. That’s what gets me going."- Jim Schwartz, Detroit Lions head coach
California Golden Blogs
because that’s how u get all teh hot gurlz
#doomgang
by Redonkulous Bear on Feb 5, 2012 6:14 PM PST up reply actions
All the ad make me want is Ferris Bueller 2.
Feels bad, man.
by Swamphunter on Feb 5, 2012 6:22 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
How do you not call PI on that?
The defender held BOTH of his arms
"Some people watch adult videos on their computer - I go to YouTube and watch Jahvid Best highlight clips. That’s what gets me going."- Jim Schwartz, Detroit Lions head coach
California Golden Blogs
The right arm looked borderline. The left... clear PI.
TROLL ON YOU BEARS. - atoms
even if it does snow, we’ve got plenty of laker championship banners to keep us warm! - raptorapocalypse
Adriana Lima KIA commercial
waving the flag!
this one is all yours j.lee
Tony Gonzalez? University of California?
Tom Brady needs to go to the Kevin Riley School of How to Throw a Block.
"Some people watch adult videos on their computer - I go to YouTube and watch Jahvid Best highlight clips. That’s what gets me going."- Jim Schwartz, Detroit Lions head coach
California Golden Blogs
adriana lima > both.
1 model 2 commercials?
by j.lee on Feb 5, 2012 7:13 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Super Bowl MVP awards
Eli Manning 2
Peyton Manning 1
Aaron Rodgers 1
Brett Favre 0
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farve won 1…and won the cell donging champeenionship.
by j.lee on Feb 5, 2012 7:22 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Not a Super Bowl MVP
TROLL ON YOU BEARS. - atoms
even if it does snow, we’ve got plenty of laker championship banners to keep us warm! - raptorapocalypse
Desmond Howard was the MVP the year that Brett Favre won the Super Bowl
by LEastCoastBears on Feb 5, 2012 7:54 PM PST up reply actions
Hell yes!
"i, for one, welcome our new atomic overlords" - GoldBlooded
by atomsareenough on Feb 5, 2012 8:38 PM PST up reply actions

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