Most Overhyped Game in History?

richboy · Post #1 » by **richboy** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 4:04 am

Is the public really anticipating this Cowboys vs Pats game this much or is this just a case of Espn over hyping anything that has to do with the Cowboys or Patriots. There giving this coverage like its the SuperBowl. Perhaps I'm underrating how much the public wants to see this game. A game that in the scope of things is pretty meaningless if both teams finish with best record in there conference getting this level of hype seems outrageous to me. This isn't even like the old Cowboys 49ers hype because who won those games could end up in the superbowl. I really can't think of a more over hyped regular season football game.

Post #2 » by **Bleeding Green** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 4:13 am

Has there been that much hype?

How can you say it's overhyped before the game even happens? Maybe it'll be an epic game?

It's two 5-0 teams, one of the teams is in the midst of what some will call a dynasty and perhaps having one of the greatest season ever, Tom Brady, Randy Moss, Tony Romo, Terrell Owens, two great defenses, etc. Right now both teams should be the favorites to go to the Super Bowl, right?

There is a lot of stuff going on and ESPN is hyping it as such. It's no more hyperbolic than anything else ESPN does.

Post #3 » by **studcrackers** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 5:04 am

if you think this is bad wait 3 weeks when baseball is over and basketball is just underway and the Colts play the Patriots November 4th.

im not even sure its getting much play in NE, they did a segment on the radio yesterday on how in the Boston papers there was about 5 RedSox articles and videos before a mention of the upcoming Pats game. Its not even close to being the biggest story in a teams hometown that should say something right now.

plus im sure most realistic fans think the Cowboys will lose somewhat handily to the Pats, I'm hoping they can keep the game within 10 and keep it respectable. Also heard the Pats were favored by only 5, id get on that if i was a gambling man.

Post #4 » by **studcrackers** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 5:05 am

also to add, this game will have some of the biggest ratings for the NFL this season. only a couple cities wont get this game and the Cowboys always kill in the ratings, so the undefeated records matching up might give this game a little extra boost (as if it needed that)

Post #5 » by **J.Kim** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 5:11 am

To have two teams facing off against each other this late into the season, is quite uncommon, so yes, I think it's getting the hype that it deserves.

And really, considering you have one of the greatest teams so far in the last decade, facing off against something like a top-15 greatest team in the last decade (as per Football Outsiders), this game is quite huge and getting all the hype that it deserves.

Post #6 » by **Basketball Jesus** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 12:44 pm

Considering the implications, this game seems pretty underhyped.

Kid Vicious · Post #7 » by **Kid Vicious** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:37 pm

Basketball Jesus wrote:Considering the implications, this game seems pretty underhyped.

What implications? These teams play in difference conferences, and already it looks as though Dallas won't have to worry about the #1 seed.

The big game, with HUGE implications, will be NE @ Indy.

Winner of that game, in all likelihood, will get homefield advantage throughout, and hence have a much better chance of going to the Superbowl.

Post #8 » by **Basketball Jesus** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:49 pm

Kid Vicious wrote:What implications? These teams play in difference conferences, and already it looks as though Dallas won't have to worry about the #1 seed.

The big game, with HUGE implications, will be NE @ Indy.

Winner of that game, in all likelihood, will get homefield advantage throughout, and hence have a much better chance of going to the Superbowl.

1. This will dispel the complaints from all the talking heads of both teams blowing through a cupcake schedule early in the season. Most people see this as the first true test for arguably the best teams in each division.

2. Given each team

SSUBluesman · Post #9 » by **SSUBluesman** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 4:16 pm

Yes. The important thing to understand is that the hype has as much (if not more) to do with WHO is playing (the EC Pats and "America's Team" the Cowboys") as the actual talent level and expected quality of play and it's implications.

:rofl:

at the supposed implications it has. Pats-Colts has implications, rivalry, etc. where as this doesn't. And seriously, implications to be found in how it will supposedly "change" the opinions of talking heads? This one game will tell everyone how Romo can do against a tough defense? Give me a break. This game doesn't matter anymore than any other game.

Thankfully Espn isn't showing the game and they have the home team (i.e. Yankees) to blab about, otherwise this game would be talked about for every moment of every day on at least one of their stations.

Post #10 » by **lpsevier** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 4:23 pm

And here I thought you were going to talk about my Falcons and the Giants :cry:

Post #11 » by **Basketball Jesus** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 4:24 pm

SSUBluesman wrote:
at the supposed implications it has. Pats-Colts has implications, rivalry, etc. where as this doesn't. And seriously, implications to be found in how it will supposedly "change" the opinions of talking heads? This one game will tell everyone how Romo can do against a tough defense? Give me a break. This game doesn't matter anymore than any other game.

Look at any discussion anywhere about the best teams in the league and when the Pats and Cowboys are brought up there

Post #12 » by **studcrackers** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 4:34 pm

could you imagine if parcells was still here? now if it was parcells vs. bellichick this might be the most overhyped game ever, thankfully that POS is gone

bigrich88 · Post #13 » by **bigrich88** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 4:52 pm

i think it going to be a great game, but i do realize that is is being overrated. sure both teams are 5-0 but both of their schedules are easy and most of their opponents have had losing records, they have played some of worst teams in the league and thats why they are able to beat up on them and look so good, but it is going to be a good game.

Post #14 » by **Da Schwab** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:00 pm

I'm really hoping this game will be competitive, but I think the Pats will run circles around the 'Boys D.

And, when its all said and done, I think this team (The Pats, that is) will go down as one of the top teams in NFL history.

richboy · Post #15 » by **richboy** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 8:21 pm

People might think that these teams haven't played anyone but the reality is this game wont change anything. The Pats have had years of dominance in the NFL. Do they really need to beat the Cowboys to prove there real. If you haven't given them credit yet then the first thing your going to do if they win is say well who have the Cowboys beaten.

The fact that the Cowboys are undefeated are pretty irrelevant. Most would likely rank them the 4th or 5th best team in the NFL still. Even with a loss they will remain the favorites for the Superbowl. There nothing I'm going to see in this game that will make me think Cowboy > Patriots. The Colt game has far bigger implications and would be against Championship level teams with the 2 best QBs in the league with the winner getting the inside track to the Superbowl.

Fact that these teams are both 5-0 is pretty irrelevant in why this is getting hyped. Has a lot more to do with who is playing than there records.

NeedsMoreCheese · Post #16 » by **NeedsMoreCheese** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 9:37 pm

studcrackers wrote:could you imagine if parcells was still here? now if it was parcells vs. bellichick this might be the most overhyped game ever, thankfully that POS is gone

QFT

Post #17 » by **PR07** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 5:57 am

I think this game is a bit overhyped. It's pretty cool that a clash of conference titans are playing each other with both being undefeated, but in terms of implications...I don't think they are too serious.

Personally, I think the Pats are going to win this one with a fairly big margin. Bill Belicheck is going to make Romo have to do things he's uncomfortable doing like staying in the pocket and neutralizing his feet.

thierry · Post #18 » by **thierry** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 5:51 pm

studcrackers wrote:if you think this is bad wait 3 weeks when baseball is over and basketball is just underway and the Colts play the Patriots November 4th.

im not even sure its getting much play in NE, they did a segment on the radio yesterday on how in the Boston papers there was about 5 RedSox articles and videos before a mention of the upcoming Pats game. Its not even close to being the biggest story in a teams hometown that should say something right now.

plus im sure most realistic fans think the Cowboys will lose somewhat handily to the Pats, I'm hoping they can keep the game within 10 and keep it respectable. Also heard the Pats were favored by only 5, id get on that if i was a gambling man.

You disappoint me.

thierry · Post #19 » by **thierry** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 5:54 pm

Dallas' chances of winning here are really being underrated. If Pats were at home I'd agree, but Dallas has a good chance of beating Pats @ Texas.

Post #20 » by **studcrackers** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 7:03 pm

what do you think the score of the game will be Thierry?

im trying to be a more realistic fan and not try to be a homer like ive been the first 18 years of my life.

i still think the cowboys are a top 3 team but see the Pats as one of the best teams ive seen. it would shock me to see us win but I think Romo and TO will bounce back and have a good game regardless.