Homer Hall of Fame

[fredtoast]

So who was a member here in 2012?

After shocking the world by making the playoffs in 2011 we were rewarded with opening the season on Monday night football AT HOME.  Unfortunately we got curb stomped by the Ravens 44-13 and there was lots of talk of "overrated" and "fluke".  Reminders that the 2011 team had finished 9-8 and our only win against a winning team was the very average 9-7 Titans.

We won our next three games, but none of those opponents had won more than 5 games in 2011.  We were all very proud of 3-1, but a lot of people still had a lot of doubts.

We then lost 3 straight to the 1-3 Dolphins, the 0-5 Browns, and the 2-3 Steelers.

We were really struggling at 3-4 but at least we had a bye week to get everything straightened out.  

After the bye we lost our third straight HOME game to drop to 3-5.  We had also won only 16 of our last 42 games. Only 3 AFC teams had fewer wins than us, and 4 of our remaining opponents were at .500 or better including the 6-2 Ravens, the 6-3 Giants, a road game against the 5-3 Steelers, and a 2000 mile road trip to the 4-4 Chargers.. Pretty much everyone was throwing in the towel.

But there was one guy who predicted we would make the playoffs.  For the life of me I can not remember who it was, but you can imagined how he was abused for saying that.

Not only do we win all of those games against teams that were .500 or better, but we went 7-1 and make the playoffs.  Our defense which had been 25th  in scoring and 21st in yards over the first half of the season allowed the second fewest points and 3rd fewest yards over the last 8 weeks of the season.  Our offense also improved from 15th in scoring to 9th.

Anyone remember who that was who said we would make the playoffs when we were 3-5?

[Shake n Blake]

I want to say bfine. I at least remember him being very positive when we fell to 3-5.

Why does it matter though? We all make more incorrect predictions than correct ones, but we forget the times we were wrong and boast about the few correct ones? In the end, predictions are fun and it feels good when you are right, but I think some people take "being right" a little too seriously.

I've been right about a lot of things. Boyd being phased out with the drafting of Chase being one from this year. But I'm wrong way more than I'm right, because tbh predictions are difficult in sports. If someone were truly talented at it, you should live in Vegas and make a fortune instead of wasting time on here.

[*rfaulk34*]

(11-12-2021, 01:24 AM)Shake n Blake Wrote: I want to say bfine. I at least remember him being very positive when we fell to 3-5.

Why does it matter though? We all make more incorrect predictions than correct ones, but we forget the times we were wrong and boast about the few correct ones? In the end, predictions are fun and it feels good when you are right, but I think some people take "being right" a little too seriously.

I've been right about a lot of things. Boyd being phased out with the drafting of Chase being one from this year. But I'm wrong way more than I'm right, because tbh predictions are difficult in sports. If someone were truly talented at it, you should live in Vegas and make a fortune instead of wasting time on here.

You have to be kidding me?

I haven't said anything yet because it's obviously DENNYG2.

[*bfine32*]

(11-12-2021, 01:52 AM)rfaulk34 Wrote: You have to be kidding me?

I haven't said anything yet because it's obviously DENNYG2.

Shut your mouth..It could have been bfine; as he's always optimistic But after 15 years I know Fred. He'd only create this thread if the answer was him...

[*rfaulk34*]

(11-12-2021, 02:09 AM)bfine32 Wrote: Shut your mouth..It could have been bfine; as he's always optimistic But after 17 years I know Fred. He'd only create this thread if the answer was him...

The odds are def stacked against you vs DENNYG2. 

[kevin]

(11-12-2021, 12:23 AM)fredtoast Wrote: So who was a member here in 2012?

After shocking the world by making the playoffs in 2011 we were rewarded with opening the season on Monday night football AT HOME.  Unfortunately we got curb stomped by the Ravens 44-13 and there was lots of talk of "overrated" and "fluke".  Reminders that the 2011 team had finished 9-8 and our only win against a winning team was the very average 9-7 Titans.

We won our next three games, but none of those opponents had won more than 5 games in 2011.  We were all very proud of 3-1, but a lot of people still had a lot of doubts.

We then lost 3 straight to the 1-3 Dolphins, the 0-5 Browns, and the 2-3 Steelers.

We were really struggling at 3-4 but at least we had a bye week to get everything straightened out.  

After the bye we lost our third straight HOME game to drop to 3-5.  We had also won only 16 of our last 42 games. Only 3 AFC teams had fewer wins than us, and 4 of our remaining opponents were at .500 or better including the 6-2 Ravens, the 6-3 Giants, a road game against the 5-3 Steelers, and a 2000 mile road trip to the 4-4 Chargers.. Pretty much everyone was throwing in the towel.

But there was one guy who predicted we would make the playoffs.  For the life of me I can not remember who it was, but you can imagined how he was abused for saying that.

Not only do we win all of those games against teams that were .500 or better, but we went 7-1 and make the playoffs.  Our defense which had been 25th  in scoring and 21st in yards over the first half of the season allowed the second fewest points and 3rd fewest yards over the last 8 weeks of the season.  Our offense also improved from 15th in scoring to 9th.

Anyone remember who that was who said we would make the playoffs when we were 3-5?

Well, I know I said it.  

The Bengals had injuries to their Centers very early. For the most part it was a good O Line. Bengals had got a Center back and was doing good.  They paid good money for a top name free agent Center unsigned also.  Bengals had a good Defense, Dalton, Green. maybe Jones and Sanu, or maybe they came later. I know we had more than just AJ Green.  

So I saw some possible wins ahead that could get Bengals from 3-5 to 6-5 and I said Do Not Give Up On This Season Just Yet.  Of course THE BIG GAME was beating Steelers in Pittsburgh right before Christmas Day. That put Bengals in and knocked Steelers out.  Hall and Nelson had BIG DAY and so did DALTON to GREEN.  

I did see that, we had all those preseason injuries to Centers but Bengals adjusted and added a Free Agent they paid good money to add.  The Center position started getting better.  The schedule was laid out for Bengals to go from 3-5 to 6-5.   So I know I was on the site saying not to give up on Bengals just yet.  Of course many said I was crazy because Bengals were 3-5, but The Bengals Center injuries to The O Line were getting better each week.  The Bye week gave a chance to get players healthy.

Injuries in Preseason put a hurt on all our Centers, so injuries plagued the start of season, but Bengals addressed those and were getting healthy and tough.

I don't know who else said it in 2012, but I made a big post on this very subject at 3-5 and how going to 6-5 was very possible, so don't quit this team just yet.

I don't think it's a Homer Award thing. I saw the Bengals had preseason injuries and lost all their Centers to start the season, but The Bengals at 3-5 were getting real Healthy and had 3 games coming up that I thought they could win to climb to 6-5. Granted, the end of the schedule was tough, but I said Bengals could at least be back in the Play-Off Hunt. I remember that 2012 Season because most people had gave up on them, but I hadn't.

Were we not still on The Mothership Site on Bengals.com where Negativity reigned supreme. After a Bengals win, no posts. After a Bengals loss, everybody came on as if they bought the 1001 Insult Joke Book. Most of those people were not Bengals Fans, a lot of Trolls. This site is far better with real Fans.

[GodFather]

DennyG for sure, and he said it every year....bound to be right once...

He is the definition of a jamoke....

[*rfaulk34*]

Y'all are funny. It's a trick question. Nobody said it. This board didn't exist in 2012.

[Tiger Teeth]

(11-12-2021, 02:28 AM)rfaulk34 Wrote: Y'all are funny. It's a trick question. This board didn't exist in 2012.

Bank on it!

[GodFather]

(11-12-2021, 02:28 AM)rfaulk34 Wrote: Y'all are funny. It's a trick question. Nobody said it. This board didn't exist in 2012.

I was assuming he was talking about the old Bengals board led by General Homer DennyG and his band of minstrels....singing after each loss it was the "Best Thing To Happen"

[*rfaulk34*]

(11-12-2021, 02:31 AM)Tiger Teeth Wrote: Bank on it!

Dammit, i told you not to post in this thread. I'm trying to protect your identity, Denny...errr, i mean Tiger Teeth! 

[*rfaulk34*]

(11-12-2021, 02:33 AM)GodFather Wrote: I was assuming he was talking about the old Bengals board led by General Homer DennyG and his band of minstrels....singing after each loss it was the "Best Thing To Happen"

You're killin' my groove here, pal.

[GodFather]

(11-12-2021, 02:33 AM)rfaulk34 Wrote: Dammit, i told you not to post in this thread. I'm trying to protect your identity, Denny...errr, i mean Tiger Teeth! 

"rfaulk34 you are banned! Why? Just because I don't like your tone"


-DennyG

[*rfaulk34*]

(11-12-2021, 02:36 AM)GodFather Wrote: "rfaulk34 you are banned! Why? Just because I don't like your tone"


-DennyG

Pfft. Denny couldn't ban me. You have to be at least 50% of the height of the person you're banning. 

[GodFather]

(11-12-2021, 02:38 AM)rfaulk34 Wrote: Pfft. Denny couldn't ban me. You have to be at least 50% of the height of the person you're banning. 

50%?!?!??!? Your throwing him a bone...

[Murdock2420]

Faulk... clearly he was the only beacon of positivity when even Denny wavered.

[kevin]

(11-12-2021, 02:28 AM)rfaulk34 Wrote: Y'all are funny. It's a trick question. Nobody said it. This board didn't exist in 2012.

I said it on The Mothership Site on Bengals.com that was later shut down, and this site created.  This site is better by the way, less trolls than the other.  A lot of people from Pittsburgh area saying how awful Bengals were, was the problem with that web site. 

That was 2012. Tonight I enjoyed watching Dolphins beat Ravens. In 2021, Bengals are very much in The Play-Off Hunt. Good chance either Browns or Steelers lose Sunday. I like Patriots over Browns chances more than Lions over Steelers, But 2 or all 3 AFC North teams could lose during Bengal Bye Week.

I liked the Bengals bring in Dalton to Green team in 2011, I liked that a lot.

I like this new Joe Burrow team. Now Defense and O Line has been a problem last few years. In 2021 this is a Better Defense and The O Line is getting Better. I like The Bookend Tackles of Williams and Reiff. When our Guards and Center are healthy, this becomes a far better O Line than the garbage Bengals have had since 2017. We have Huber and How About that Draft Pick Field Goal Kicker. I like this team, this is a good team. I think they got the Bye Week at the right time, to get back on track. Beat the Raiders and get win #6.

Now I was all for the 2011 and 2012 Bengals Rebuild. Chad and Carson wanted out. Well, then it was time to Rebuild. I was 57 in 2012, but all for the Rebuilt young Bengals. Now in 2021, I am 66, but all behind this new Rebuild because It Was Time. The window of opportunity closed after 2015. I really don't like to talk about 2005. At my old age, the trick is to live in The Now, and luckily my health lets me do that. So I'm very excited about this 2021 Joe Burrow team. i go corny now by jumping on a Jimmy Durante song that applies to my old age into these New Bengals. Fairy Tales can come true, it can happen to you, if you're young at heart. GO BENGALS of 2021....at age 66, I love to watch Bengals as much as when I was 13 in 1968. I don't think TV shows are as good, and baseball games go 4 hours instead of 2 hours, but I still get excited like a kid when it's time for Bengals Football.

Lets see, 1968 was expansion and then Greg Cook got injured. I guess Anderson and Curtis was a rebuild. Then 1980 was a rebuild with Munoz and others that led to 2 Super Bowls. The 1990's really didn't have a good rebuild, but in 1997 Boomer coming back and rookie Corey Dillion was a fun 2nd half of the season. 2003 was a good rebuild of Carson and Chad. Then then 2011 Rebuild. Now the 2021 Rebuild. So this makes 6 good Bengals Rebuilds that I've seen. At my age of 66, I may not live to see all the Joe Burrow years, but I'm excited about this Rebuild and the possible Super Bowls. Now our kids were in school in the awful 1990's, and failed to see why I liked The Bengals. I hope that the kids Now can see the Bengals get real good, as I saw them real good in my life.

[BengalsRocker]

I remember his name clearly.

J.B. Swagger

[*SHRacerX*]

Could have been me. Regardless, there is no one left over from that team except Huber, so not entirely relevant. I guess being optimistic means homer.

[Tiger Teeth]

(11-12-2021, 02:38 AM)rfaulk34 Wrote: Pfft. Denny couldn't ban me. You have to be at least 50% of the height of the person you're banning. 

Isn't this like the 2nd time this week?