[adrotate group=”1″] [wpcdt-countdown id=”15138″] As most of you know I have been a Russell Wilson fan since before he was drafted into the NFL. So that is why I went. Of course they had all the side events going on. But it took all the money I had to buy the tickets and quarters to stay in and eat, and get there. So unless it was a free event I didn’t go. So I will just skip to the main story. Introduction As a die-hard Russell Wilson fan, attending Super Bowl XLVIII was a dream come true. The energy, the anticipation, and the sheer magnitude of the event left an indelible mark on my memory. Let me take you through my unforgettable experience at this historic game. (I am still upset with Pete Carroll, for losing the next year by not allowing the “BEAST” MARSHAWN LYNCH, carry the ball into the endzone for a back to back SUPER BOWL WIN ! The Matchup Super Bowl XLVIII took place on February 2, 2014, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It was a clash between the Denver BRONCOS (AFC champions) and the Seattle SEAHAWKS (NFC champions). The stakes were high—the coveted title of NFL champion for the 2013 season hung in the balance. The Dominant Seahawks From the moment the game kicked off, it was clear that the SEAHAWKS were on a mission. Their defense was relentless, stifling the BRONCOS’ offense led by the legendary Peyton Manning. The SEAHAWKS held the BRONCOS scoreless in the first half, taking a commanding 22–0 lead. The stadium buzzed with excitement as Seattle fans erupted in cheers. Bruno Mars and Red Hot Chili Peppers I was uimpressed by the half time show. I usually am. (The only one I enjoyed was the Lady Gaga performance). BUT some had this to say about the show that day. The halftime show was electrifying. Bruno Mars and the Red Hot Chili Peppers took the stage, delivering a performance that had everyone on their feet. The energy, the lights, and the music—it was a spectacle that added to the grandeur of the event. The Final Score As the game progressed, the SEAHAWKS continued their dominance. They went up 36–0 before allowing the BRONCOS their only score—a mere consolation touchdown. The final score: Seattle SEAHAWKS 43, Denver BRONCOS 8. It was the largest margin of victory for an underdog in Super Bowl history. Malcolm Smith’s MVP Performance I didn’t agree with this. To me there were 2 better choices. Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch. But to my chagrin, THEY didn’t even ask me for my input. (That is why I have not attended the Super Bowl again). 😉 Malcolm Smith, the SEAHAWKS linebacker, was named the Super Bowl MVP. His interception return for a touchdown and overall defensive prowess sealed the deal. The SEAHAWKS celebrated their first-ever Super Bowl victory, while the BRONCOS faced their fifth Super Bowl loss—a record at the time. A Cold-Weather Showdown Super Bowl XLVIII was unique for several reasons. It was the first Super Bowl played outdoors in a cold-weather city. The chilly New Jersey air added an extra layer of excitement. And to top it off, it was the first Super Bowl to be played on February 2. As I left MetLife Stadium that night, I couldn’t help but feel privileged to witness history. The SEAHAWKS dominant performance, the halftime show, and the camaraderie among fans—it all came together to create an experience I’ll cherish forever. Super Bowl XLVIII wasn’t just a game; it was a celebration of football, passion, and unforgettable memories. So here’s to the SEAHAWKS, the BRONCOS, and the magic of Super Bowl XLVIII—a moment frozen in time, etched in my heart forever. The highlight of the experience was watching Russell’s precision passes and, of course his running and staying away from the BRONCOS defense. 🏈🎉 Views: 106
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NFL Divisional Playoffs Jan. 10-11,2014. Confidence Picks
We had a fun week this last weekend. We had one very good game. One out of 4, means we had 25% good games, and 75% not so good. I would have to call the Ravens win over the Steelers a surprise. Perhaps not an upset. The Interstate match up of the Bengals, and Colts, came off as I suspected. One would think this would be a big rivalry. From Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, is a mere 112 mile drive. Just a bit over 2 hours apart. But for some reason, that rivalry never seem to materialize.(Just for those who do not know. Lucas Oil Stadium is also 181 miles from Chicago’s Soldiers Field. about a 4 hour drive. I imagine the fans of those two teams would love to see more games between the two….but not very likely. Before the Colts came to town and the Bengals existed “Da Bears” were Indiana’s HOME TEAM). Had Arizona been totally healthy, I little doubt they would have advanced. …..But, that is why I picked Carolina. There was little doubt in anybody’s mind the Cowboys, would triumph over Detroit. Yeah I know some of you will bring up the so-called “CONSPIRACY CALL”. The way I saw the play the on field reversal was the correct call. The only problem was the OFFICIALS failed to talk the call over before announcing it. BUT how about: who was it Dez Bryant? Or some Cowboy went onto the field without a HELMET. That should have been an infraction, but the officials merely told him to go back to the bench. Not only did he not have a helmet, but as far as I was concerned it put a 12th man on the field who was neither entering to play, or leaving after a play. Let me assure you I am not a Cowboys, or Lions fan. Thus that makes me an “IMPARTIAL OBSERVER”. Now we are down to what we call the Elite Eight. Congratulations to all teams who made it this far. For those of you who do not know how confidence ranking goes, let me explain If we were playing an office pool,(which we ARE NOT). The object is to score the most points. To obtain the score YOU rank the teams by how confident you are a team will win its game. EXAMPLE: Say this week we have 17 games. The team you are most confident will win you would assign the number 17 and follow down to the team you are least confident in and assign that number 1. We use the Monday night game as a TIE BREAKER. The tie is broken by the closest to the total (that is the COMBINED score of the two participating teams) final score, without going over. If we were playing this is how my sheet would look; My pick will be in bold Capital letters. you can use circling, underlining, or highlighting. I will show my correct points in Bold This year I am making a change in the scoring. YOU can adopt the new scoring or continue to use the old scoring. This year we get a negative score for missed games. We will continue to get a positive score for correct predictions. EXAMPLE: LAST YEAR if you scored 1 pt on the first game and you had 15 pt on the second game and was wrong you would still have a Positive 1. HOWEVER. this year the same scenario would result with a -14 score. I will fill in my picks Friday. Until then feel free to: Just copy and paste for your own Fun Pool Use. Or to see if you can beat me. IF YOU SEE I MADE A MIS COPY OF THE GAMES AND TIMES FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AND TELL ME I GOOFED. All Times EST GAME VISITOR SCORE HOME SCORE CONFIDENCE RUNNING SCORE SATURDAY 01/10/15 16:35 1 Bal. Ravens 31 @ N.E. Patriots 35 3 3/3 SATURDAY 01/10/15 20:15 2 Car. Panthers 17 @ STL. SEAHAWKS 31 4 7/7 SUNDAY 01/11/15 13:05 3 Dal. Cowboys 21 @ G.B. PACKERS 26 1 8/8 SUNDAY 01/11/15 16:40 4 Indy Colts 24 @ DEN. BRONCOS 13 2 6/8 Tie Breaker (Sunday 2 team total) 52 GAME 4 Actual Score 37 Points Off +14 Possible Points 10 60%/80% Views: 126
NFL SUPER BOWL XLVIII
It is finally here SUPER BOWL 48 !!!!! Vs SUNDAY 02/02/2014. Kick off is scheduled for 6:25 pm on the FOX. Although the schedule I read states the game on FOX starting at 6:30. So I advise you to tune in early, and be prepared for a later kickoff. Question one Do you enjoy the game, or the party? For some it is more of an excuse for a party. Others just enjoy the game. Some people will only watch to see the commercials, Some watch THE HALFTIME SHOW. And believe it or not there are those who will watch for all of the above. As for me I will watch for the game and my favorite commercial, the BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES. Now for some info: As I said last week DO NOT GO TO NEW YORK TO WATCH THE GAME. Because although the New York Giants play their games there, the actual stadium is not even in the state of New York. The game will be played in EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY. Therefore New York has to cash in on the parties and extra curricular activities. It doesn’t seem right does it. The Giants should actually be called the NEW JERSEY GIANTS. Of course NEW JERSEY probably doesn’t care because the state benefits from the games, refreshments, etc of the games played there. But Imagine this, What would the Illinois residents think if the Chicago Bears were actually played in Gary Indiana. Same thing. Looking at the TV Commercial costs. I read (somewhere, don’t ask me where as I generally read at least 7 newspapers before 10:oo am each day, and check about 5 -6 TV station websites plus whatever else catches my eye), as an average a commercial costs $19,789.80 a second or $593,694.00 for 30 seconds, which come up to $1,187,388.00 a minute. Lets not forget production costs for those commercials. There are approximately 30 minutes of commercials during the game. Given this rough estimates that is $35,652,164.00 for the network. Now remember this does not include the pre game and post game shows. This will be the first OUTDOOR COLD WEATHER Super Bowl, since SUPER BOWL X. The first played on Field Turf, (artificial grass). AND, What I think makes this match up unique it will be the only the SECOND TIME IN 20 YEARS THAT WILL BE A TRUE, (In my estimation), SUPER BOWL, pitting the NUMBER ONE seeds from each conference HEAD TO HEAD. GAME SETUP: Veteran Peyton Manning Vs New Comer Russell Wilson, who in just his Sophomore season has led his team to this Super Bowl. For the DENVER BRONCOS. You will watch the old veteran PEYTON MANNING, in what I believe will be his THIRD Super Bowl appearance. No doubt as to his abilities, or his knowledge. Manning is a true student of the game. I feel sure he (with the aid of the coaching staff), have well prepared his team for this meeting. Going over countless clips of the SEATTLE SEAHAWKS, DEFENSE. Picking up every nuance of the Seattle defense, every tell that may tip off the DEFENSE strategy. Heck he has probably had some input for the DEFENSE as well. But will his experience and knowledge be enough to outscore the SEAHAWKS? For the SEATTLE SEAHAWKS. We find a comparative youngster leading the team. Although his record would be-lie that fact. He has abilities that Manning lacks, but this will be his first Super Bowl, He will have to rely on his coaches to send in the knowledge that Manning has already locked up in his head. Can they, The coaches convey this effectively to Wilson. I am sure they have done their best. Some may question the affect the stage (SUPER BOWL) will have on this young man. Speaking from my own experience, (on a somewhat smaller stage), THE GAME IS THE THING. I never heard the crowd, or even thought about them. I was only playing the game, to win. That is all I had on my mind, never so much as looked at the time clock. The referees will tell me when the game is over, then I can look at the scoreboard all I want. I think this will be how Russell Wilson will see it. Final Analysis: I could be wrong but, I firmly believe the key to this CHAMPIONSHIP GAME will be DEFENSE. Both teams have demonstrated . for the most part exemplary defenses. They have also had spells of fading into the grass, what happened in those times. If both teams bring their DEFENSE and keeps them awake, I am looking for a very good, close game. But I think that is the whole KEY to the game. Too close to really call. On one hand I think Veteran, on the other I am compelled to go with the “Newbie”. As long as we get a SUPER QUALITY game, I suppose it doesn’t much matter. Denver fans won’t agree and Seattle fans won’t agree with me on that. (Notice me stalling). I am like both QB’s. My mind is telling me one thing. My heart another. I will admit here that having attended University of Wisconsin. I have to root for Denver and Montee Ball, and with my respect for Manning. But I did watch the impact that Russell Wilson made in just one year there, of course Montee was there too. Like I said too Close, (still stalling). So let me say Good Luck to Both teams, and their respective fans. And please remember it reflects badly on your team if behave badly, Win, or Lose. So please celebrate like adults, and not like a prison riot. Okay my pick for Super Bowl XLVIII is (drum roll please)………………………………….. .SEATTLE BY 2 That Is How I See It. Views: 107
