Sunday, January 20, 2013

PRINTABLE SUPER BOWL XLVII GRID

It is a sad state of affairs when your place of business no longer turns a blind eye towards that American institution, the Super Bowl office pool.  It seems the only places these pools are still thriving are bars, the occasional restaurant, and the neighborhood Super Bowl party.

This year Jack Fact Graphics, in partnership with the Professional Armchair Quarterback, is making public his personal Super Bowl grid.  Now this isn't one of your garden variety 10x10 grids.  It's got team logos, the NFC and AFC logos, San Francisco Armchair Quarterback the Baltimore Armchair Quarterback logo, and of course the NFL Shield.  It also used to contain those colorful and completely unique Super Bowl logos, but those have all been replaced by the coldly generic silver ones featuring the Lombardi trophy and roman numerals, thanks to the commissioner...

But wait!  That isn't what makes this Super Bowl pool so awesome.  In addition to having a cash payout for each quarter, it's got three additional ways to win some of that pot too.  These additional categories are; First Blood, First Seven and Final Score.  All are explained on the sheet, but here is the explanation.

FIRST BLOOD:  The first points scored in the game, e.g., a safety, field goal, or touchdown.  The "First Blood" excludes the extra point on a touchdown, i.e., the first "6" points on the scoreboard.  This is the first "2", "3" or "6" scored in the game.

FIRST SEVEN: The first touchdown AND extra point scored for a combined total of "7".  If the extra point is missed, muffed, etc., the prize in NOT awarded for that touchdown.  This is the first "7" scored.

FINAL SCORE:  The final score of the game.  This accounts for overtime.  If there is no overtime period, i.e., the game is decided in regulation, then the winner of the fourth quarter is also awarded this prize.

That's it, and here it is:

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Friday, January 18, 2013

COOL UNOFFICIAL ATLANTA FALCONS SHIRTS

I'm looking forward to the championship games this weekend, and really what red blooded American  isn't?  My rooting interest?  I'm a Steeler fan, a river rat from the 'burgh.  Well, not exactly dahn tahn, but still within Allegheny County about 20 miles up along the Allegheny river.  But I digress...  As a Steelers fan, I'm a bit torn.  I hate the murderous (okay, alleged murderer) Ray-Ray Lewis and the rest of the Rat Birds.  I really can't bring myself to root for those chumps.  When I was younger it was a different story.   I used to support the representative from the AFC Central an ultimately the AFC.  I'm not sure I really follow those allegiances much anymore. Whomever I root for, it won't be those Ravens from Baltimore. 

Guess I'm thinking San Francisco, especially considering the unthinkable; another ring for the Brady bunch.  Anyway, speaking of birds, I don't harbor any great animosity towards the Atlanta Falcons, at least not anything approaching the angst I feel towards the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots.  In fact, as a boy I once had a Jack Lambert poster that featured #58 laying the wood to one of the Falcons running backs.  Since I used to fear that Joe Montana and the San Francisco 49'rs were messin' with the Steelers legacy when they were winning Super Bowls, I guess I'm getting behind the Dirty Birds this weekend.  Do they even refer to themselves by that tired moniker anymore?

Long winded here, but if you're a fan of the Matty Ice and the Atlanta Falcons, you'll want to get one of these cool "unofficial" shirts.


Tuesday, January 15, 2013

UNIQUE PATRIOTS HOODIES AND SHIRTS

Love 'em or hate 'em the New England Patriots have been an undeniable force the last decade and a half.  Some have speculated that there is some magic, karma, vodoo or something far more sinister associated with coach Bill Belichick and his famous hoodie.  

If you're a Bostonian, New England Armchair quarterback, or simply a Patriots fan, do yourself a favor and get yourself one of these unique hoodies or shirts.

Monday, January 14, 2013

UNIQUE "UNOFFICIAL" BALTIMORE RAVENS SHIRTS

The Ravens are back in the AFC Championship game.  Back on the doorstep of the Super Bowl against last year's opponent; Billy Belichick, Tommy Brady, and the rest of the dreaded New England Patriots.  

If you're a Baltimore Armchair quarterback or simply a fan of the Ravens, you've got to mix it up.  You CAN NOT wear those same jerseys and shirts from last year.  No way man!  You've got to break whatever bad karma might have been in those clothes.  Whatever you do when you watch the game this Sunday, DO NOT wear the same old tired Ravens' gear.  Do yourself a favor and get yourself a fresh new, and completely unsanctioned by the NFL, shirt or other great gear.  Got some great examples below:

Sunday, January 13, 2013

KILLER KRAP CELEBRATING KAEPERNICK


THE ARMCHAIR QB - San Francisco StickerMove over Big Ben, there's a new number 7 taking the NFL Playoffs by storm.  Wow, what a game!  Colin Kaepernick is the real deal.  I know I'm a little late getting to King Kaepernick's coronation, but what can I say?  I'm a Pittsburgh Armchair Quarterback, and have been a little preoccupied with the trials and tribulations of the Steelers this year.  Hats off to the San Francisco 49'ers and their stunningly awesome quarterback.  

In honor of King Colin Kaepernick and the 49'ers, get yourself a San Francisco Armchair Quarterback shirt, mug or one of the other great products.   

 

Thursday, January 10, 2013

GREAT SHIRTS FOR GREEN BAY PACKERS FANS

Some great tee shirts for Green Bay Packers fans in general, or that laid back Green Bay Armchair Quarterback in particular.  Hey, you could go with those run of the mill "official" NFL t-shirts, but don't be THAT guy.  Get an original, and get one today! Go Pack, GO!

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

COOL SHIRTS FOR ATLANTA FALCON FANS

Check out these great "one-of-a-kind" tee shirts for Atlanta Armchair Quarterbacks, and fans of the Atlanta Falcons! Just in time for the playoffs.  I know, I know, the Falcons have always failed to seal the deal in the post-season.  Still, I have a feelin' this year's gonna be different.  Stand Up Atlanta!


Monday, January 7, 2013

GREAT SHIRT FOR SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 13TH MAN

Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks beat RG III and the Washington Redskins in impressive fashion in the divisional playoff.  What was most impressive is that they did it on the road in a hostile environment, without the benefit of their own "12th Man".  Make no mistake, there were plenty of Seattle Armchair Quarterbacks, a.k.a., the "13th Man" out there anxiously watching the game from man caves, couches and armchairs.  All following their various karma inducing rituals.  Remember each man's game day ritualistic belief is just like magic, only real...

Seattle is the hot team this year, that's for sure.  Get in the game by purchasing a Seattle Armchair Quarterback shirt.

Friday, January 4, 2013

COLTS BEAT BALTIMORE IN AFC WILDCARD


It wasn't too many years ago that this headline would have raised a few eyebrows, not as a measure of how well either team was playing, but because "Baltimore" and "Colts" was synonymous.  Obviously today we have the Baltimore Ravens and the Indianapolis Colts, and Sunday the two franchises play in the AFC Wildcard.  Driving in this morning I was wondering who claims those early successes of the Baltimore Colts?  If memory serves, according to the NFL and the record books, the Colts franchise does.   However, if you're from the city of Baltimore, a died-in-the-wool Baltimore sports fan, don't those victories belong to your city?  Ah, but I digress...

Who do I think is going to win this Sunday?  In my mind, it will come down to whoever wins the turnover battle, i.e., whoever has the most Luck.