New Arch Rivals?

skymike · 02-22-2010, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

...As everyone knows, we once were part of the NFC West. Our original division, the Capitol Division...had us along with Washington, Dallas, and Philly. That was 1967 and 1969....

You old relic. You're like a damn wall in Egypt, except I dont need a Rosetta Stone. It never ceases to amaze me how many things I dont know, and the older I get, the longer that list grows. ok.. help me out:

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

...As everyone knows, we once were part of the NFC West. ...

I do know that, and remember that division well, but does anyone know how they arrived at us being "west?"

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

Our original division, the Capitol Division...had us along with Washington, Dallas, and Philly. That was 1967 and 1969. .

I'm 46 & I didnt know that. You have re-activated, within my mind, an old dormant memory of divisional standings. I do now remember the divisions having names, not just directions, like they have in hockey. Not as colorful as "Norris" etc, but interesting nonetheless. So what were all the divisions then? Can you name them?

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

...In 1968 we were switched with NYG's and spent the year with, believe it or not, the Steelers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Cleveland Browns in the Century Division....

whoa dude, you are blowing my mind! Board, is he making this stuff up? Ok, I know the Steelers & Browns were old NFL Teams, but its been so long that they've been associated with the AFC, you forget this fact.

I also completely forgot how much older the Cardinals are, (get this kids, they started in chicago!) but I always associate the St Louis Cardinals with just being whipping boys for the Cowboys in the NFC East.

So then we went to the Century Division, ok? My head is exploding from all this craziness, but go on.

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

In 1970 we became part of the NFC West which included the Los Angeles Rams, 49ers, and the Atlanta Falcons...which is when the rivalry began.

In the early years, it seems that both us and the Falcons, if my memory serves me correct, were the Rams and 49ers whipping boys....

Thats how I remember it too. When was Atlanta's 1st divisional title? Glanville era? No, wait, they had that run in '79. That sound right to you?

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

Yes...there were years when the Rams were the team...many years. I can remember names like Deacon Jones, Merlen Olsen, Rosie Greer, Roman Gabriel, etc. ...

I think the Rams were pretty much the best team in a bad division. Sound fair? Deacon and Rosie are before my time, but I remember Merlen, and Roman I remember from the Eagles, I think. Such a weird name, Roman, but then there was Pfifer, Harper now, and that freakshow movie director. Speaking of Romans, why did they call it "greek" in the 70s? Were you, personally, ever considered "mod?" (70s meaning) I can still visualize the hairdo.

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

...and we sent him to the finest school in town)
...

huh?

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

I guess it was around 2002 when the final realignment occurred and we were switched to the newly created NFC South and were joined by Carolina and TB while keeping our old rival Atlanta in the same division with us.

So, throughout the years...Atlanta has been the one that has been the "thorn in our sides" more than anyone else.

agreed, Atlanta is the team we most love to beat. Im actually a big fan of this current alignment for us. Tampa for geography, Atlanta, for reasons mentioned, and there's something I just hate about Carolina too. Its a great division for rivalry.

Love having you around here, LB. You're like an online grandpa.

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02-22-2010, 09:27 AM	#30
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: New Arch Rivals? Originally Posted by Saint_LB ...As everyone knows, we once were part of the NFC West. Our original division, the Capitol Division...had us along with Washington, Dallas, and Philly. That was 1967 and 1969.... You old relic. You're like a damn wall in Egypt, except I dont need a Rosetta Stone. It never ceases to amaze me how many things I dont know, and the older I get, the longer that list grows. ok.. help me out: Originally Posted by Saint_LB ...As everyone knows, we once were part of the NFC West. ... I do know that, and remember that division well, but does anyone know how they arrived at us being "west?" Originally Posted by Saint_LB Our original division, the Capitol Division...had us along with Washington, Dallas, and Philly. That was 1967 and 1969. . I'm 46 & I didnt know that. You have re-activated, within my mind, an old dormant memory of divisional standings. I do now remember the divisions having names, not just directions, like they have in hockey. Not as colorful as "Norris" etc, but interesting nonetheless. So what were all the divisions then? Can you name them? Originally Posted by Saint_LB ...In 1968 we were switched with NYG's and spent the year with, believe it or not, the Steelers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Cleveland Browns in the Century Division.... whoa dude, you are blowing my mind! Board, is he making this stuff up? Ok, I know the Steelers & Browns were old NFL Teams, but its been so long that they've been associated with the AFC, you forget this fact. I also completely forgot how much older the Cardinals are, (get this kids, they started in chicago!) but I always associate the St Louis Cardinals with just being whipping boys for the Cowboys in the NFC East. So then we went to the Century Division, ok? My head is exploding from all this craziness, but go on. Originally Posted by Saint_LB In 1970 we became part of the NFC West which included the Los Angeles Rams, 49ers, and the Atlanta Falcons...which is when the rivalry began. In the early years, it seems that both us and the Falcons, if my memory serves me correct, were the Rams and 49ers whipping boys.... Thats how I remember it too. When was Atlanta's 1st divisional title? Glanville era? No, wait, they had that run in '79. That sound right to you? Originally Posted by Saint_LB Yes...there were years when the Rams were the team...many years. I can remember names like Deacon Jones, Merlen Olsen, Rosie Greer, Roman Gabriel, etc. ... I think the Rams were pretty much the best team in a bad division. Sound fair? Deacon and Rosie are before my time, but I remember Merlen, and Roman I remember from the Eagles, I think. Such a weird name, Roman, but then there was Pfifer, Harper now, and that freakshow movie director. Speaking of Romans, why did they call it "greek" in the 70s? Were you, personally, ever considered "mod?" (70s meaning) I can still visualize the hairdo. Originally Posted by Saint_LB ...and we sent him to the finest school in town) ... huh? Originally Posted by Saint_LB I guess it was around 2002 when the final realignment occurred and we were switched to the newly created NFC South and were joined by Carolina and TB while keeping our old rival Atlanta in the same division with us. So, throughout the years...Atlanta has been the one that has been the "thorn in our sides" more than anyone else. agreed, Atlanta is the team we most love to beat. Im actually a big fan of this current alignment for us. Tampa for geography, Atlanta, for reasons mentioned, and there's something I just hate about Carolina too. Its a great division for rivalry. Love having you around here, LB. You're like an online grandpa.
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