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iarwain

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Jun 17, 2011, 8:04:24 AM6/17/11
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So the Packers finally got their Super Bowl rings. I had been looking
forward to seeing what they looked like.
I imagine most of you have seen them, but just in case you didn't you
can see them here:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6671323

I've got to be honest, they're not the best looking rings I've ever
seen.
Kinda big, bulky, and gaudy.
But I'm not complaining.
It's not like I have to wear it anyway :)

mtfe...@netmapsonscape.net

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Jun 17, 2011, 9:18:54 AM6/17/11
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iarwain <iarw...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> So the Packers finally got their Super Bowl rings. I had been looking
> forward to seeing what they looked like.
> I imagine most of you have seen them, but just in case you didn't you
> can see them here:

> http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6671323

> I've got to be honest, they're not the best looking rings I've ever
> seen.
> Kinda big, bulky, and gaudy.

They pretty much all are. If they're not garish enough to annoy the rest
of the NFL, there's no point in having them.

> But I'm not complaining.
> It's not like I have to wear it anyway :)

Maybe next year...

MIke

iarwain

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Jun 17, 2011, 6:11:20 PM6/17/11
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This one looks bigger and gaudier than the other three.
I guess it's appropriate for a team that had a lot of bluster.
It's growing on me, I guess.
But I think the best looking of the four rings is the one from '96.

mtfe...@netmapsonscape.net

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Jun 17, 2011, 11:24:24 PM6/17/11
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iarwain <iarw...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> This one looks bigger and gaudier than the other three.

"They wanted big and they wanted bling," Packers President Mark Murphy said.
"We were successful in that."

> I guess it's appropriate for a team that had a lot of bluster.
> It's growing on me, I guess.
> But I think the best looking of the four rings is the one from '96.

I kinda like the green G.

Mike

iarwain

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Jun 19, 2011, 4:25:27 PM6/19/11
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> I kinda like the green G.

Yeah, after seeing a few better pictures of it and letting it grow on
me a little, I have to say I like the design now.

mtfe...@netmapsonscape.net

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Jun 19, 2011, 11:39:45 PM6/19/11
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Hopefully, we'll have several more in the next few years to make this one
look bland.

Mike

iarwain

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Jun 20, 2011, 9:47:03 AM6/20/11
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> we'll have several more in the next few years to make this one look bland.

That would take some work, this thing has 92 diamonds on it!
I'm actually loving this ring now that I've gotten used to it.
Like you said, it's great to annoy the other teams with.
Can you imagine picking up chicks with one of these things?

As for more rings, that would be great.
But I'm still planning on the league's lockout never ending, and the
2010 Packers can reign as Super Bowl champs for eternity.

mtfe...@netmapsonscape.net

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Jun 20, 2011, 11:31:48 PM6/20/11
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I stil wanna see another 3-peat.

Mike

iarwain

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Jun 21, 2011, 8:39:13 AM6/21/11
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> I stil wanna see another 3-peat.

I'd settle for that.
Then we'd be caught up with the Steelers for Super Bowl wins.

mtfe...@netmapsonscape.net

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Jun 21, 2011, 9:27:12 AM6/21/11
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I admit I'm surprised at the Steelers' fans who claim they have more
"real" championships than any other NFL team. For some reason, they
forget the Steelers began their football life in 1933.

Mike

iarwain

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Jun 22, 2011, 12:42:47 PM6/22/11
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Well, the Steelers do have the most Lombardi trophies of any other
team, no small feat.
I'm way more comfortable with them having it than the Cowboys, who led
the total for a little while with five.
The Packers still have the most NFL Championships though, that's all
that matters.

I've said this before, but it just can't get any better than this last
championship.
Beating the Bears at Lambeau to get into the playoffs while they were
playing their starters and trying to knock us out.
Beating the Bears at Soldier Field in the NFC Championship Game, then
going on to win the Super Bowl.
That's a dream season right there. I can't imagine how much that must
sting Bear fans.
I have a good friend who is a Bear fan, he seriously hasn't even
talked to me since February.
:)

mtfe...@netmapsonscape.net

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Jun 22, 2011, 11:48:40 PM6/22/11
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iarwain <iarw...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Well, the Steelers do have the most Lombardi trophies of any other
> team, no small feat.

If you don't count the first 3 Lombardi himself won, then yeah.

:-)

> I'm way more comfortable with them having it than the Cowboys, who led
> the total for a little while with five.
> The Packers still have the most NFL Championships though, that's all
> that matters.

> I've said this before, but it just can't get any better than this last
> championship.
> Beating the Bears at Lambeau to get into the playoffs while they were
> playing their starters and trying to knock us out.
> Beating the Bears at Soldier Field in the NFC Championship Game, then
> going on to win the Super Bowl.

And to make them look so pathetic while doing it...

> That's a dream season right there. I can't imagine how much that must
> sting Bear fans.
> I have a good friend who is a Bear fan, he seriously hasn't even
> talked to me since February.
> :)

Oh, the pain.

Mike

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