There has never ever been, in my memory, a more important Groundhog's Day than this coming Sunday. The northeast has been pounded with weather known as "The Polar Vortex," or as I like to call it, "Winter." No matter how tough anybody, including myself, wants to talk, this winter has been ridiculously cold and the snow has been enough to be annoying. I really do like the cold, and enjoy working in that extreme weather, but I don't think my poor little Chevy Aveo was built for this. Oh yeah and Sunday is my birthday.
You would think that me being born on Groundhog's Day I would know the rules. I still don't know what happens if he sees the shadow. Six more weeks of people complaining? Six more weeks until I complain about the heat? This year, it only means one thing - Super Bowl Sunday!
This year you couldn't ask for a better matchup. I have reviewed it before, so I would just like to dive into what I did last year...
The Top 10 Things I'm Most Looking Forward To At Super Bowl XLVIII:
10. Making Jokes. I watch as much football as I can with Brandon. When his wife Mandi gets into watching the games, she and I share the same type of humor at our observations during a game. Last year the network did the fishbowl lens coming back from break once, and there was a lanky man walking through the shot smoking a long cigarette with an amazing mullet. That man was clearly not at the game but perhaps trying to get some free car stereos. Anywho, this guy was awesome relief.
9. Peyton Manning talk finally being over. I used to hate Peyton. But then I realized not everybody is going to be around forever. I appreciate him more as a Bronco than a Colt. Last year, he along with Adrian Peterson came back from devastating injuries to whoop the NFL's ass. Peyton only got better this year. He is true greatness, and that's the end of the discussion. But I have heard every argument over the past year about if he is the greatest, if he is overrated, if his stats are great or overinflated, if he has a career in broadcasting/television/commercials/movies after this, if he will retire, should he retire, should he kill Papa John, is his brother (named Elisha) better, is he played out, where the fuck is Omaha, etc. That is what I'm most looking forward to ending.
8. Russell Wilson. This kid is dynamite. I've been watching his games with the Seahawks for the two years he's been in the league. He is the type of player that can only improve, but what he is is a true team player, a winner, a playmaker, and a leader. His throws are beauteous. If I had to watch the great Peyton Manning lose a chance at immortality, I would want it to be against Wilson.
7. Wes Welker's Gigantic Head. I have had enough of this ass-bag. His Old Spice commercials are odd, and he comes across as a disgruntled schmuck to me. He has already hone on record saying he would play through a concussion as long as nobody knew he was hurt. Good example, willing to scramble egg your brain for 60 minutes of glory. I do like his new gigantic helmet. Looks like the inflatable tunnel players run out of. It reminds me of the Bud Bowl. Just with a minuscule annoying man under the helmet. Anywho, he got blamed by Giselle Bunchen or whatever her name is for his last Super Bowl loss, I wonder if he will be called out again or carried out Rudy-style.
6. Crowd Noise. Maybe this will be the first Super Bowl I can remember seeing empty sears in. The people who go to the big game are presumably more well off than you or me. They don't need to be there. Joe Shmoe from a Seattle suburb needs to be there, but he can't. The weather is all the rage this year as the game is held in one of the coldest parts of the country this year. The Twelfth Man is gone, replaced by corporate sponsors. The Seattle defense travels well, but that disruption would've benefited Seattle as Manning would have a hard time communicating his audible. I bet the crowd is more for Manning than the Seahawks.
5. Commercials. Duh. First, anybody who cried at the horse commercial by Budweiser last year should be eliminated. You cried at a beer commercial. Did you also have a strong opinion on what was better between "tastes great" and "less filling?" Last year there was little humor. I hope the commercials go back to their funny roots. If you cry during the upcoming Budweiser dog commercial, I'll hit you with a 2x4.
4. Joe Buck sounding stupid. It's inevitable. If he and Troy Aikman do one thing well, it's let a play develop on its own. They know when to be silent. if there's one thing Joe Buck does better than anybody else, it's how he seemingly is always trying to get as close as he can to Troy Aikman and/or stare directly at his crotch. It's true. There should be a prop bet of "How Many Times will Joe Buck Break Eye Contact With Troy Aikman To Stare At Troy Aikman's Balls" with an over under of 12.5. What would be the distance in the broadcast booth between Buck and Aikman? Over under of 1.5 feet. One will be the under, the other is the over. Trust me. Joe Buck has no emotion at all when he talks.
3. The Legion of Boom. I hate the name, but I love how they play. Always have. The fact they lost Brandon Browner earlier this year to a suspension, and got better, should tell you that they are one of the deepest blackest units out there. Eagles fans still stupidly pine over Earl Thomas, but that dude is fantastic. All four starters are fantastic, whether they yap their mouths or not. I don't care about the trash talk. Richard Sherman put them in the spotlight that maybe they otherwise wouldn't have been on. The Jets were underdogs for several weeks in a row, made the playoff runs to the AFC Championship games in back to back years a couple years ago. Nobody cared until Bart Scott was asked about facing the Patriots the next week. His reply? "CAN'T WAIT!!!!!" Then people cared, and loved it. The best secondary (and defense) against the best offense. It will be great to see their weapons.
2. The Denver Offense. Seriously it is a treat to watch Peyton Manning play. The defense runs through his decision making and his performance depends on his guys getting open. They are the most prepped team on game day. I think the Broncos will learn pretty early they cannot run well, but eventually Montee Ball will step up big and surprise the world. Remember, Knoshown Moreno got hurt two weeks ago, leaving with a rib injury. He may cry his way into playing time, but he may not be effective enough. Montee Ball would play for a spot that won't allow Knoshown back on the team next year. The pass could be usurped by the run in the second half and throw everybody off-kilter. It will be interesting as I think the only way the Broncos can move the ball effectively will be via bubble screen, pitches, or cross routes in the middle of the field and praying that a receiver can be in stride right behind the linebackers. That's how they can win.
1. Marshawn Lynch. I don't care what he says. I don't care about Skittles. I don't care about "Beast Mode." What I love about this guy is his drive and strength. When he is tackled, he is the last one to move. He never gets up and taunts anybody. He just goes back to the huddle. Occasionally he smiles or jumps onto a teammate, but usually more so when his teammate succeeds. He has a built in reputation that he can go on a "beast mode" run at any moment, and it's awesome to watch when it is happening. I hate the name, but I love the player. He is the kind of guy every team wishes they had. He is the key to the game. Win or lose, Marshawn Lynch will be the Super Bowl XLVIII MVP.
So, what do I think will happen in the game itself? First Quarter, the Broncos will be down, 7-3. Halftime, Broncos up 17-7. Third Quarter, Broncos up 20-13. Fourth Quarter, and the final score? 26-20. Now...who is the winner?
Yup. I truly think that Marshawn breaks off two great "Beast Mode" runs. And Wilson gets himself a touchdown to Harvin or Baldwin, with a failed two point conversion. So, let's hope some of those scores happen, so I can win some box pool money. Last year I was off by one or two points in each direction, but I was pretty damn close to the total. I see a low scoring game compared to what these teams have been capable of putting up. I just hope the game is actually as exciting as everybody thought the NFC Championship game was. I thought that was a sloppy game, but the ending was great. I hope for a great one through and through, like the Giants - Patriots games or the Green Bay - Steelers game was a few years ago.
There you have it...Super Bowl XLVIII will be won by Seattle, 26-20.
8. Russell Wilson. This kid is dynamite. I've been watching his games with the Seahawks for the two years he's been in the league. He is the type of player that can only improve, but what he is is a true team player, a winner, a playmaker, and a leader. His throws are beauteous. If I had to watch the great Peyton Manning lose a chance at immortality, I would want it to be against Wilson.
7. Wes Welker's Gigantic Head. I have had enough of this ass-bag. His Old Spice commercials are odd, and he comes across as a disgruntled schmuck to me. He has already hone on record saying he would play through a concussion as long as nobody knew he was hurt. Good example, willing to scramble egg your brain for 60 minutes of glory. I do like his new gigantic helmet. Looks like the inflatable tunnel players run out of. It reminds me of the Bud Bowl. Just with a minuscule annoying man under the helmet. Anywho, he got blamed by Giselle Bunchen or whatever her name is for his last Super Bowl loss, I wonder if he will be called out again or carried out Rudy-style.
6. Crowd Noise. Maybe this will be the first Super Bowl I can remember seeing empty sears in. The people who go to the big game are presumably more well off than you or me. They don't need to be there. Joe Shmoe from a Seattle suburb needs to be there, but he can't. The weather is all the rage this year as the game is held in one of the coldest parts of the country this year. The Twelfth Man is gone, replaced by corporate sponsors. The Seattle defense travels well, but that disruption would've benefited Seattle as Manning would have a hard time communicating his audible. I bet the crowd is more for Manning than the Seahawks.
5. Commercials. Duh. First, anybody who cried at the horse commercial by Budweiser last year should be eliminated. You cried at a beer commercial. Did you also have a strong opinion on what was better between "tastes great" and "less filling?" Last year there was little humor. I hope the commercials go back to their funny roots. If you cry during the upcoming Budweiser dog commercial, I'll hit you with a 2x4.
4. Joe Buck sounding stupid. It's inevitable. If he and Troy Aikman do one thing well, it's let a play develop on its own. They know when to be silent. if there's one thing Joe Buck does better than anybody else, it's how he seemingly is always trying to get as close as he can to Troy Aikman and/or stare directly at his crotch. It's true. There should be a prop bet of "How Many Times will Joe Buck Break Eye Contact With Troy Aikman To Stare At Troy Aikman's Balls" with an over under of 12.5. What would be the distance in the broadcast booth between Buck and Aikman? Over under of 1.5 feet. One will be the under, the other is the over. Trust me. Joe Buck has no emotion at all when he talks.
3. The Legion of Boom. I hate the name, but I love how they play. Always have. The fact they lost Brandon Browner earlier this year to a suspension, and got better, should tell you that they are one of the deepest blackest units out there. Eagles fans still stupidly pine over Earl Thomas, but that dude is fantastic. All four starters are fantastic, whether they yap their mouths or not. I don't care about the trash talk. Richard Sherman put them in the spotlight that maybe they otherwise wouldn't have been on. The Jets were underdogs for several weeks in a row, made the playoff runs to the AFC Championship games in back to back years a couple years ago. Nobody cared until Bart Scott was asked about facing the Patriots the next week. His reply? "CAN'T WAIT!!!!!" Then people cared, and loved it. The best secondary (and defense) against the best offense. It will be great to see their weapons.
2. The Denver Offense. Seriously it is a treat to watch Peyton Manning play. The defense runs through his decision making and his performance depends on his guys getting open. They are the most prepped team on game day. I think the Broncos will learn pretty early they cannot run well, but eventually Montee Ball will step up big and surprise the world. Remember, Knoshown Moreno got hurt two weeks ago, leaving with a rib injury. He may cry his way into playing time, but he may not be effective enough. Montee Ball would play for a spot that won't allow Knoshown back on the team next year. The pass could be usurped by the run in the second half and throw everybody off-kilter. It will be interesting as I think the only way the Broncos can move the ball effectively will be via bubble screen, pitches, or cross routes in the middle of the field and praying that a receiver can be in stride right behind the linebackers. That's how they can win.
1. Marshawn Lynch. I don't care what he says. I don't care about Skittles. I don't care about "Beast Mode." What I love about this guy is his drive and strength. When he is tackled, he is the last one to move. He never gets up and taunts anybody. He just goes back to the huddle. Occasionally he smiles or jumps onto a teammate, but usually more so when his teammate succeeds. He has a built in reputation that he can go on a "beast mode" run at any moment, and it's awesome to watch when it is happening. I hate the name, but I love the player. He is the kind of guy every team wishes they had. He is the key to the game. Win or lose, Marshawn Lynch will be the Super Bowl XLVIII MVP.
So, what do I think will happen in the game itself? First Quarter, the Broncos will be down, 7-3. Halftime, Broncos up 17-7. Third Quarter, Broncos up 20-13. Fourth Quarter, and the final score? 26-20. Now...who is the winner?
Yup. I truly think that Marshawn breaks off two great "Beast Mode" runs. And Wilson gets himself a touchdown to Harvin or Baldwin, with a failed two point conversion. So, let's hope some of those scores happen, so I can win some box pool money. Last year I was off by one or two points in each direction, but I was pretty damn close to the total. I see a low scoring game compared to what these teams have been capable of putting up. I just hope the game is actually as exciting as everybody thought the NFC Championship game was. I thought that was a sloppy game, but the ending was great. I hope for a great one through and through, like the Giants - Patriots games or the Green Bay - Steelers game was a few years ago.
There you have it...Super Bowl XLVIII will be won by Seattle, 26-20.
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