Sunday, February 6, 2011
Last minute change of heart...
At the end of my blog yesterday, as always, I made my prediction for the outcome of the today's Super Bowl XLV. I said that I want the Packers to win (no hard feelings since they knocked my Eagles out of the playoffs), but I think the Steelers will win. However, in the Jets/Patriots game, I wanted the Jets to win but predicted they would be defeated by the Pats. The outcome of that game was a glorious upset by the Jets. And so, I am changing my prediction for today's Super Bowl and going with what I want to happen. I want an NFC victory with a Packers win so that is what I am predicting: the Green Bay Packers will beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. And what the heck, let's throw in a score, too...a very close 27-24 victory for the Packers. Let's see what happens later today!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
It's time for Super Bowl XLV!
So once again, I was one-for-two in my predictions for the last weekend of the playoffs. Not only am I bummed that I was wrong with my prediction of the Steelers/Jets game, but also pretty disappointed in the outcome of the game. I, along with the rest of New York City, was hoping the Jets would be moving on to the Super Bowl. As we all know, that is not going to happen. The Packers will be moving on to play in Super Bowl XLV against the Pittsburgh Steelers tomorrow. Both teams are no strangers to the Super Bowl. The Packers are 3 for 4 in Super Bowl victories, while the Steelers are 6 for 7. So which team will be adding one more win to their Super Bowl record tomorrow...
First, let's talk quarterbacks. It was a rough start at the beginning of the season for Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger, who was suspended for the first four games after facing very public sexual assault allegations. But he came back matured and ready to play. He lead his team to another winning season this year and is now looking to add a third championship to his resume in the seventh year of his career. On the other team, Aaron Rodgers really came out of the shadow of Green Bay's former star quarterback, Brett Favre, and shined this season. His talents, including his ability to run the ball under pressure, were even more evident in the past few weeks during the postseason playoff games. It was clear after the Packers win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild card round that Rodgers could carry his team all the way to the Super Bowl; and that he did.
The Steelers also have a defense to be reckon with, the best in the league this year, and Troy Polamalu with his flowing locks. (Polamalu was voted 2010's defensive player of the year). Then again, the Packer's defense finished second in the league with their own "Samson", Clay Matthews. If anything, we can look forward to a 'hair-off' tomorrow between Polamalu and Matthews...
One thing's for sure though, Super Bowl XLV will not be a boring one to watch. This could be one of the best match ups in Super Bowl history. As much as I would like the see the NFC victorious tomorrow with a Packers win, I think the Steelers will prevail.
And ladies, if you're not really into the idea of sitting for four hours tomorrow with your man or your guy friends to watch this incredible match up, look on the bright side: you have numerous multi-million dollar Super Bowl commercials and a half-time performance by the Black Eyed Peas to look forward to...
First, let's talk quarterbacks. It was a rough start at the beginning of the season for Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger, who was suspended for the first four games after facing very public sexual assault allegations. But he came back matured and ready to play. He lead his team to another winning season this year and is now looking to add a third championship to his resume in the seventh year of his career. On the other team, Aaron Rodgers really came out of the shadow of Green Bay's former star quarterback, Brett Favre, and shined this season. His talents, including his ability to run the ball under pressure, were even more evident in the past few weeks during the postseason playoff games. It was clear after the Packers win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild card round that Rodgers could carry his team all the way to the Super Bowl; and that he did.
The Steelers also have a defense to be reckon with, the best in the league this year, and Troy Polamalu with his flowing locks. (Polamalu was voted 2010's defensive player of the year). Then again, the Packer's defense finished second in the league with their own "Samson", Clay Matthews. If anything, we can look forward to a 'hair-off' tomorrow between Polamalu and Matthews...
One thing's for sure though, Super Bowl XLV will not be a boring one to watch. This could be one of the best match ups in Super Bowl history. As much as I would like the see the NFC victorious tomorrow with a Packers win, I think the Steelers will prevail.
And ladies, if you're not really into the idea of sitting for four hours tomorrow with your man or your guy friends to watch this incredible match up, look on the bright side: you have numerous multi-million dollar Super Bowl commercials and a half-time performance by the Black Eyed Peas to look forward to...
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