Steve Smith is inhuman. Jake Delhomme I kinda like.Julius Peppers, even with a detached shoulder, is a certified playmaker. Nick Goings, however, sucks balls.
The hottest trend for some in the media (who are thrilled that their preseason NFC pick is finally showing life after being erratic most of the season) following Deshaun Foster's broken ankle is the justification of Nick Goings as a replacement not to be overlooked. He filled in as a starter in 2004 and gained over 800 yards as the Panthers went 6-2 to salvage a crappy season. He got 12 carries for 63 yards against the Giants two weekends ago, and gained 34 more with 10 carries against the brutish Bears.
These facts are even more impressive when you take into account that Nick Goings sucks. I didn't check the injury report, but I think Deshaun Foster was missing his foot for the last two games and John Fox still started him. Goings backed up Stephen Davis when Davis showed all the explosiveness of Eddie George circa 2001. Goings backed up Tshimanga Binaca... Bianca... Biakabututu? Ah, Biakabutuka! (who rushed for all of 718 yards one season) Oh, and that gaudy yards per rush against the Giants? Please. Did you see the Giants' linebackers? Carl Banks and Pepper Johnson screened calls from Tom Coughlin the week before that game, and LT showed up on the sideline but couldn't be activated in time.
Can the 'Hawks totally discount ze Panzers' running game? Yes. Wait, I mean no. Their O-Line is formidable, and an argument can be made that Goings with the Carolina line isn't much of a step back from MoMo with Big Walt, the Strangler, & Co. However, I will not make that argument. My argument has been made: Nick Goings is going to suck on Sunday.
GO SEAHAWKS!!!
...with Big Walt, the Strangler, & Co.
ReplyDeleteFunny stuff UFF, glad to have you contributing to the site.
Not only does Goings suck, but Seattle has a pretty good run defense, and hadn't given up a 100 yard rusher in REGULATION all year.
Boy Genius Don Banks over at SI says Goings is gonna out rush Shaun by 40 yards. He'll be lucky to get 40 yards total.
Posted by Anonymous
oops, that was me.
ReplyDeletePosted by alba
Welcome aboard Uff.
ReplyDeleteWe can't totally overlook their rushing attack. The run sets up everything. With their offense, if Goings can gain, say, 70 yards they might call it good.
He might not be a major factor, but you don't need to put up 150 yards on the ground to win. If you need an axample, pop in a tape of the divisional playoff game.
Posted by Alan
I'm not saying run the dime package out there on 1st down, but the bottom line is that he's going to be a non-factor. Nobody's going to say, "wow, Goings came through huge for the Panthers" even if - dare I say it? - the Panthers find a way to win. In that regard the MoMo-Goings comparison is apt: at the very best, I don't see either one as being little more than efficient.
ReplyDeletePosted by Uff
Dude, we could could put in Hoover's little brother and he'd roll all over you.
ReplyDeleteHe Hate Me's little brother would make Shaun Alexander cry.
Casey Cramer would gain a ton of yards.
The Seahawks ain't got NADA!!!
Posted by Yosef
Hey Yosef, who can argue when you lay out the facts the way you do. At least your one of the only "catwomen" with the stones (or smarts) enough to sign your posts.
ReplyDeletePosted by alba
Who cares if someone leaves a fake name or doesn't...best fake name wins -- losers!
ReplyDeleteSigned
"Pantherman" or
"pnthrpride" or
"insert lame nick name here"
Is that better?
4 consecutive 100 yard games... 5 total. Why post facts?
ReplyDelete"Good luck to your patchy defense trying to stop him. " Good point, they are patchy. Especially against the run.
All I ask out of guest posters is to be right, why aren't they ever right? Thoughtful smack is appreciated, seriously, it's fun. But just yelling like an idiot isn't.
For instance, Yosef says "The Seahawks ain't got NADA!!! " Well Yosef, they have the #1 seed in the NFC and homefield advantage, and are remarkably similar to the Panthers in most every category. Saying you think the Pathers will beat them because they play well on the road, now there may be something to that, it's certainly a point worth debating, but if you're just going to say something with no substance, why not just say nothing?
Posted by JoSCh
"Who cares if someone leaves a fake name or doesn't " because if you leave some type of name people who read here can recognize it and choose to read new posts if the poster had posted something worth reading earlier. Just my take on it. Wading through 10 different anonymous posters just isn't much fun.
ReplyDelete"charsouth1", you are the default winner of the best fake name contest, congratulations. Yosef, sorry, second place, but it was a good run.
Posted by JoSCh
NNo, It's because he has no talent and he'll be playing against the Seahawks.
ReplyDeleteReed mor karfuly, rednek!
Posted by Bluefoot
Why aren't you guys betting Yosef some smoked salmon for some pulled pork on this game? I think you should call his bluff. Tons of places will ship yummy NC 'cue. I expect some money to be put where the ol' mouths are.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if Smith is stoppable, but we shall see. I just want to see you cobags bet something on this game.
Posted by Pinko Punko
What would you be willing to do if the Seahawks won?
ReplyDeletePosted by Bluefoot
Man, no matter how fun a post is, the trolls come out. DTB, I've seen Goings play - I missed the Bears game, but the "football players" the G-Men used made him look like John Riggins (and he's not). He may be gritty but the Seahawks are tough against the run: only Tiki got 100 against us this year... in OT.
ReplyDeleteWhat is acceptable here: healthy smack talking fueled by evidence and humor. What is not: He Hate Me's little brother would make Shaun Alexander cry. Because that just doesn't make sense. Why would He Hate Me's sibling make Shaun cry? Did he direct My Girl? Does he run a torture camp? Panthers fans, challenge and entertain us, but don't make us dumber for reading your comments.
Tell you what: if Goings shreds the "patchy" Seahawk D - personally, I'm a little more afraid of Smith - I'll go on whatever Panther blog you want and offer a sincere, humble apology, and a second if the MVP cries at something He Hate Me's little brother does.
Posted by Uff
"Why aren't you guys betting Yosef some smoked salmon for some pulled pork on this game? I think you should call his bluff. Tons of places will ship yummy NC 'cue. " Good point, other than MY OPINION of the "yummy" NC bbq, it is vinegar based. SC bbq is more to my liking, particularly that of Melvins . Bad-ass. I ate a whole Valentines day special there once, it was supposed to serve 2, but I ate the whole mofo. The next day was a nightmare...
ReplyDelete"Did he direct My Girl? " BWAHAHAHAHAHA.
And sadly, no responses to my posts...
Posted by JoSCh
More going on... link
ReplyDeletePosted by Bluefoot
For instance, Yosef says "The Seahawks ain't got NADA!!! " Well Yosef, they have the #1 seed in the NFC and homefield advantage, and are remarkably similar to the Panthers in most every category. Saying you think the Pathers will beat them because they play well on the road, now there may be something to that, it's certainly a point worth debating, but if you're just going to say something with no substance, why not just say nothing?
ReplyDeleteOkay, you all say that Goings will suck, not only because you think he sucks, but also because the Seahawks haven't allowed a 100 yard rusher. Of course the Panthers don't need to have one rb rush for 100+ yards in order to win the game. There was rarely a 100 yard rusher for the Panthers in any of their games. However, there were several rbs carrying the ball, which got the job done just the same. So the Panthers rarely had a 100 yard rusher, yet they did win several games. I know, I know, not as many as Seattle. I guess we deserve that for not being in the same division as Arizona and San Francisco. But I digress.
My point is that Goings doesn't need to rush for 100 yards. He is very capable of doing that, but it's not necessary. Steve Smith will be deadly for you (note: I didn't read the full post about your game monkeys or whatever.) Jake Delhomme is the second best remaining QB in the playoffs, behind Roethlisberger. Check out the ratings. The offense will be just fine.
The defense has one of the best lines in the NFL, so Matt Hasselbeck will be under tons of pressure, being rushed all day long. Yes, I saw how well he handled that last week, but then you have to add in the Panthers LBs and DBs. We've got the hardest hitting LBs in the game - watch out for Will Witherspoon. And of course y'all know one of our 2 shut down corners - guy by the name of Lucas? Ring any bells? We've always had Jurevicius's number, and DJack will be as easy to contain.
Anyway, that's my non-idiotic reasons hy I believe the Panthers will win.
For the record, Rod Smart's little brother is (iirc) one of the top HS RBs in Florida this year. And Hoover's little brother used to play for the now College Football National Champions Appalachian State. I was only tryin' ta say that we could plug either one of those guys into our offense and have no problems with Seattle. Unfortunately, it seems hyperbole is lost on you folks. Have a wonderful day and stay dry!
Posted by Yosef
Now THAT'S the kind of smack we're looking for Yosef, nicely done!
ReplyDeleteP.S. you SHOULD go and read the full rant on the Mon-KEYS to the Game.
Posted by alba
Well, don't have the time to break it down like the prophetic Yosef, but I think this link will speak for itself as to why the Panthers will win. Great song WKJR killjoy radio.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.kjram.com/audio-video/SweetShaun.wma
“Sweet Shaun Alexander” [KJR-AM]
ReplyDeleteHis wheels keep on turnin’
Carry him home to the endzone
Singin’ songs about the big bear
We’re in the playoffs once again, and I think we’ll win.
Well I’ve heard Mike Holmgren thinks about him
When he needs to make a first down
Well I hope Mike Holmgren will remember
A Southern man will gain those yards anyhow.
(chorus)
Sweet Shaun Alexander.
Thirty-seven jersey blue.
Sweet Shaun Alexander.
Super Bowl we’re going to, yeah. (with Alexander)
(chorus)
In Puget Sound, we love the Seahawks
Make all the noise we could do
Now other teams they do not bother me
The Washington Redskins … Who?
(chorus)
Now special teams has got the Josh Brown (woo-hoo-hoo)
And he’s been known to kick a ball or two
Lord they always split the uprights
They pick me up when I’m feeling blue, yeah, how ‘bout you?
(chorus x 2)
I think Ronnie Van Zant just threw up in his mouth, in his grave...how sad.
Thanks, alba. Loved you in the Fantastic Four.
ReplyDeletePosted by Yosef
Hey, I tired to post in that monkeys to the game thread - a well reasoned response as you like - and it's not showing up. Y'all aren't trying to ban me are you?
ReplyDeletePosted by Yosef
By the way, charsouth, that exact same joke is posted in the comments section on Deadspin, about 14 hours before you made your post:
ReplyDeleteUgh. Uuuuuuuuuuugh. My Tuesday is ruined. Ronnie Van Zant must be vomiting in his mouth in his grave.
It's posted by "whiskybreth" -- are you whiskybreth, or did you just blatantly rip off someone else's joke and claim it as your own?
Panthers fans are awesome.
Posted by Uff
Sorry, unfamiliar with your friend whiskeybreth or his Deadspin site...just a Skynard fan pissed about the defamation of their great song. I can't believe 2 different people wrote the same thing on 2 different websites. Small web! Kind of similar to you and your Seahawk buddies who write the same post over and over..."Enough about Steve Smith, he's all you've got!"
ReplyDeleteBy the way, char, my apologies that somebody connected to the Emerald City has blasphemed a Skynrd song. It is not Uff-approved. And Steve Smith may be all the Panthers have on offense (besides a pretty good gunslinger getting him the ball), but that was more than enough against the most-feared D in the NFL last weekend, so I'm justifiably terrified of him. But I do think that monkey has a point: the entirety of the 'Hawks offense should be more of a concern to the Panthers than the (impressive) one-man show of #89.
ReplyDeletePosted by Uff
You guys do have a pretty cool site here, better that some of the free Panthers forums where idiots are shouting witty one phrase retorts like "SUCK IT" and "seahawks blow". By the way, I'm sure that catchy little tune isn't sweeping Seahawk nation.
ReplyDeleteas far as the tune is concerned, we're handling it like the East Coast Media handles the Seahawks success this season...we're just choosing to ignore it and pretend it doesn't exist!
ReplyDeletePosted by alba
That's funny, except for SI's preseason pick and very lately, they've ignored the Panthers, too!
ReplyDeletePosted by Yosef