[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: 107
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NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 14 NFL 12/10-13-14/2020
2020 WalterPayton NFL Man of the Year nominees Team Nominee Arizona Cardinals Corey Peters Atlanta Falcons Steven Means Baltimore Ravens Bradley Bozeman Buffalo Bills Harrison Phillips Carolina Panthers Shaq Thompson Chicago Bears Jimmy Graham Cincinnati Bengals Geno Atkins Cleveland Browns Myles Garrett Dallas Cowboys Jaylon Smith Denver Broncos Justin Simmons Detroit Lions Trey Flowers Green Bay Packers Corey Linsley Houston Texans Michael Thomas Indianapolis Colts Jacoby Brissett Jacksonville Jaguars Josh Lambo Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce Las Vegas Raiders Alec Ingold Los Angeles Chargers Isaac Rochell Los Angeles Rams Andrew Whitworth Miami Dolphins Byron Jones Minnesota Vikings Eric Kendricks New England Patriots Devin McCourty New Orleans Saints Demario Davis New York Giants Dalvin Tomlinson New York Jets Pierre Desir Philadelphia Eagles Rodney McLeod Pittsburgh Steelers Vance McDonald San Francisco 49ers Arik Armstead Seattle Seahawks Russell Wilson Tampa Bay Buccaneers Mike Evans Tennessee Titans Kevin Byard Washington Football Team Jonathan Allen Football Team: QB Alex Smith questionable after calf injury. CHIEFS CLINCH AFC WEST DIVISION TITLE. STEELERS CLINCH AFC NORTH PLAYOFF SPOT. PACKERS CLINCH NFC NORTH DIVISION TITLE. SAINTS CLINCH NFC SOUTH PLAYOFF SPOT. CHIEFS QB Patrick Mahomes TIES * NFL record Sunday against the Dolphins. (Tie is with Cardinals’ Stoney Case for a 30-yard loss in 1997). Mahomes. The tied record was a 30 yd loss via SACK. On 3rd and 12 on the Chiefs own 33 yd line, Mahomes was chased back to their own 3 yd line to be sacked by Jerome Baker. He also doubled his season interceptions. The second INT doubled his season INTs. He went on for a 3rd INT. * The 30 yd sack IS the BIGGEST LOSS in NFL history that didn’t nvolve a fumble or an intentional safety. (It would seem to follow; Jerome Baker share a RECORD for LONGEST SACK) (?) VIKINGS: Kicker‘ Dan Bailey missed four kicks, thus. leaving 10 points on the table. MARSHAWN LYNCH says he would return to NFL for only one reason. Another Super Bowl Ring. I was a huge fan of Lynch….until he turned his back on AMERICA, joining Colin Kapernick and his turncoats showing disrespect for the country which made them millionaires. I respect their rights to do the dispicable things they did. BUT I believe the action they took did more harm than good. They should have chosen some way to express their feelings with HONOR, not DISHONORING our USA. I could never support him, he has lost my respect. PATRIOTS: 17 Years of 10 plus wins ended last night with the TNF loss to Rams. BEARS: Temporarily closed facility, Positive COVID-19. LB Khalil Mack (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Friday and is questionable for Sunday versus the Texans. BENGALS: Placed OT Jonah Williams (knee) on IR. Williams will not need surgery. They also activated cornerback Darius Phillips from IR S Brandon Wilson (hamstring) and WR Tamaurice William “Tee” Higgins (hamstring) are questionable for Sunday versus the Cowboys. S Trayvon Henderson, WR Stanley Morgan, and DT Kahill McKenzie to the active roster. BILLS; Sign GM Brandon Beane through 2025. LB Tyrel Dodson activaed from IR. Tyrel Dodson as been activated from the injured reserve list. BROWNS: TE Austin Hooper was added to the injury report wi.th a neck injury. CB Denzel Ward (calf) and WO KhaDarel Hodge have been ruled out BRONCOS: G Graham Glasgow (foot) is doubtful for Sunday against Panthers. Waived RB Jeremy Cox. S Trey Marshall (shin) and WR Tyrie Cleveland (illness) have also been downgraded to OUT. Activated LB Tyrie Cleveland from IR., TE Troy Fumagalli and S Alijah Holder from practice squad to the active roster and elevated linebacker Josh Watson as a COVID-19 replacement. BUCCANEERS: CB Jamel Dean (groin) will be a game-time decision. He is listed as doubtful CARDINALS: DL Jordan Phillips to return from IR. WR DeAndre Hopkins, (neck, and back) Questionable. CB Johnathan Joseph (neck) on IR. Downgraded kicker Johnathan Joseph to OUT for Sunday’s game vs. the Giants Elevated Mike Nugent from the practice squad. . TE Seth DeValve moved from practice squad to active roster. CHARGERS: LB Denzel Perryman is doubtful to play Sunday versus the Falcons. CHIEFS: S Tyrann Mathieu is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins. G Stefen Wisniewski and CB Chris Lammons, Moved to active roster. COLTS: Placed OT Le’Raven Clark on injured reserve. OT Anthony Castonzo (knee) is questionable for Sunday’s game versus the Raiders. Punter Ryan Allen and CTR Joey Hunt to active roster. Tackle Anthony Castonzo, listed as questionable with a knee injury. Philip Rivers‘ turf toe injury is improving. Rivers is likely to need offseason surgery for the injury. COWBOYS: RB Ezekiel Elliott (calf) is questionable to play Sunday versus the Bengals. OT Cameron Erving (knee) was placed on injured reserve. Ezekiel Elliott expected to play Sunday. DOLPHINS: G Ereck Flowers and rRB Salvon Ahmed will not play Sunday versus the Chiefs LBs Elandon Roberts and Kyle Van Noy will be questionable. EAGLES: Bench QB Carson Wentz. ROOKIE Jalen Hurts to start against SAINTS. OT Jason Peters OUT for season, (toe Surgery). CB Kevon Seymour, LB Rashad Smith and CB Jameson Houston to active roster. Placed G Marcus Peters on IR. FALCONS: WR Julio Jones will sit out this weeks game against Chargers. (Hamstring). DB T.J. Green and C Willie Wright to the active roster. OL Kaleb McGary OUT. FOOTBALL TEAM: RB Antonio Gibson questionable to play against 49’ers this week. Painful TURF TOE. Backup TE Temarrick Hemingway suffered a dislocated wrist this past week against the Steelers and he will miss the rest of theseason. GIANTS:QB Daniel Jones (hamstring) DB Darnay Holmes (knee), LB Blake Martinez (back) and OT Matt Peart (ankle) are questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals. DB Jarren Williams to active roster. JAGUAR: TE Tyler Eifert (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday versus the Titans. JETS Rookie RB Denzel Mims is currently away from the team dealing with a personal issue that could affect his statusJ for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks. S Ashtyn Davis, G Greg Van Roten, LB Jordan Jenkins and WR Denzel Mims have been ruled out for Sunday versus the Seahawks. WR Jamison Crowder (calf) is questionable, and RB Frank Gore, who remains in… Continue reading NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 14 NFL 12/10-13-14/2020
NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 11 11/19-22-23/2020
BEARS: Cordarrelle Patterson’s 2nd half opening kickoff Monday was his EIGHTH kickoff return for a touchdown, (104yds). Tied an NFL record shared by Leon Washington and Josh Cribbs Washington was Drafted 117th by the Jets ,in 2006. While there he recorded 4 kickoff returns. in 2010. He was traded to the Seahawks. During his tenure there he added another 4 kickoff returns. and holds the record for most kickoff returns for both franchises. Washington also played, (briefly in 2013), for the Patriots. Followed by a stint with the Titans He is currently, with the LIONS as WCF minority coaching assistantship/offense and special teams coach. Josh Cribbs was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2005 by the Browns. ribbs signed with the Raiders in 2013 on May 15, 2013, but due to a poor preseason was released in August. Cribbs was signed by the Jets in October, 2013. Cribbs suffered a shoulder injury in a Week 13 game Cribbs was signed by the Jets, In October 2013. Cribbs suffered a shoulder injury in a Week 13 game and was placed on injured reserve on December 3, 2013.and was placed on injured reserve on December 3, 2013. Cribbs was signed by the Colts in November,2014. May 1, 2015, the Colts released Cribbs. He announced his retirement “as a Brown” in 2017 BENGALS: QB Joe Burrow diagnosed with TORN ACL. Further examination may show further damage. BURROWS OUT FOR REST OF SEASON! Torn ACL, MCL, and STRUCTURAL damage to his left knee. Cincy finished week 11 with QB Ryan Finley, and plan to bring up QB Brandon Allen, from Practice Squad. To replace Burrows. CARDINALS: 28 yr. old, WR DeAndre Hopkins, Set An NFL Record Thursday night against the Seahawks. Hopkins became the “YOUNGEST PLAYER TO HAVE 700 CAREER RECEPTIONS”. DL Corey Peters is out for the season with a KNEE NJURY. While DL Jordon Phillips (who did not play last weekend) will miss the next 3 games due to HAMSTRING INJUY. DL Michael Dogbe elevated from Practice Squad. RB D.J. promoted to active squad. Will return to Practice Squad after game. BROWNS; DE Myles Garrett placed on COVID/reserve list. They also released a statement that an unnamed player tested COVID-19 positive. (The team hasn’t said if that player is Garrett. RT Jack Conklin, and Kicker Cody Parkey are also on the CONVID/reserve list. BUT will be eligible Saturday if they test negative. COLTS: LB E.J. Speed was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week. RAVENS: RBs Mark Ingram andJ.K. Dobbins tested COVID-19 positive, and won’t be available Thanksgiving night. DT Brandon Williams also placed on COVID-19/reserve list. Expect to see Gus Edwards in the backfield against the Steelers TITANS: Release Punter Ryan Allen. Allen punted eight times for an average of 50.5 yards per punt, with a long of 65 yards against the Bears in Week 9. JAGUARS: WR Keelan Cole, , became the first player in Jaguars history with a punt return TD and a receiving TD in the same game. He’s also the first Packers opponent with a punt-return TD and a receiving TD in a game against them. STEELERS: WR JuJU Smith-Schuster suffered an injured ankle when he stepped on a yellow flag thrown by the officials. He IS expected to play Thursday. SAINTS: QB TAYSOM HILL TO START SUNDAY AGAINST THE FALCONS OVER JAMEIS WINSTON. SEAHAWKS: QB Russell Wilson ties Peyton Manning with most TNF wins. (9). Wilson is now 9-1 in TNF games. TE Greg Olsen out about 2 months with “Ruptured Plantar Fascia” suffered TNF against the Cardinals. CB Shaquill Griffen, RB Chris Carsen, CTR Ethan Pocic, and DE Darrell Taylor return to active roster. VIKINIGS: Place WR Adam Thielen on COVID-19/reserve list. Not reported if he tested positive or was placed for close contact For those of you who are new here. This is 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 16 games. The team you are most confident will win you would assign the number 16 and follow down to the team you are least confident in and assign that number 1. You add up the TOTAL CORRECT PICKS.. That would be your score. We use the Monday night (Last game played) 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. YOU can adopt the scoring described above. Or, the optional method. A negative score for missed games. We will continue to get a positive score for correct predictions. EXAMPLE: if you scored 1 pt on the first game and you had 15 pts on the second game and lost you would still have 1 pt. 1. HOWEVER. with the same scenario new scoring system would result with a –14 score 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 I will fill in my picks Thursday. 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. GOOD LUCK TO ALL. BYES: 49’ERS — BEARS — BILLS — GIANTS (All Times EST) GAME # TV VISITOR SCORE HOME SCORE CONFIDENCE RUNNING SCORE THUR 11/19//20 20:20 1 FOX Cardinals (6-3) 21 @ SEAHAWKS (6-3) 28 7 7/7 SUNDAY 11/22/20 13:00 2 CBS Bengals (2-6) 9 @ FOOTBALL TEAM(2-7) 20 2 9/9 3 FOX Falcons 3-6) 9 @ SAINTS (7-2) 24 8 17/17 4 CBS STEELERS (9-0 27 @ Jaguars (1-8) 3 14 31/31 5 FOX Titans (6-3) 30 @ RAVENS (6-3) 24 (OT) 10 31/21… Continue reading NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 11 11/19-22-23/2020
This That and the Other Thing
Today I will be talking about a few things. Football, Politics, Basketbal, and anything else that pops into my mind. FOOTBALL: Questions. Will Peyton Retire? YES! I believe he will retire. But follow the lead of Jeff Saturday and retire as a COLT. Will Johnny Manziel find a home? Despite his intolerable behavior….I believe someone will find a spot for him. JAMESIS WINSTON found a home, DIDN’T he. What about Robert Griffin III ? I think he will land some where. BUT as I wrote before his, Russel Wilson, and Andrew Luck’s drafting. R.G.III needs to play behind a veteran for at least one or two years. Then I think he will be ready. POLITICS: Same old thing. people will elect another MULTI-MILLIONAIRE, who has no interest in the working people. Right now it looks like our choice will be Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton. Before I move on let me remind you I do not affiliate with any party. It is my belief THERE IS NO ROOM IN GOVERNMENT FOR PARTIES. That said; Donald Trump has set a precedent as one who will, if things get a little tough he will bail. Just look how many times he has bailed out of businesses using BANKRUPTCY!!!! Hillary Clinton: Don’t forget Who’s name was on NAFTA which sent and continues to send AMERICAN JOBS to another country. CLINTON. She has been caught in so many LIES already. Yes I know LYING is a politician’s pre-requisite. As an INDEPENT VOTER I must say our choices get worse every election. Lastly. BASKETBALL: Thank goodness we have something to look forward to. I will have your printable brackets, and updates for the NCAA Tournament. This year is the first time in many years the Tournament looks wide open. Every week we see I would say about 5 upsets. Who will peak at just the right time, or have an outstanding game: or the worst game of their season. Yes I will have my selections, how you would do if you had picked the favored team, AND the upset sheet which will highlight every upset for the Tourney. Time to go now. Talk to again. Be sure to check back for my coverage of MARCH MADNESS. PS: I almost forgot. The Oscars. As usual most all awards go to the least deserving. I usually go to one movie a week, and the movies I watched were MUCH better than the winners. I truly believe the pre-reqisite for an Oscar is a bad job which needs the “MAGICAL ACADEMY AWARD” to get a push. I won’t go through every award. Let me just say BEST ACTOR: DiCaprio???? Are you kidding. He was a terrible actor as a child, and is still terrible. The best movie he even came close to giving a really good performance was 14 years ago. CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. Sorry but that is truly the only movie I could call him creditable. THE REVENANT was an interesting story. But really a Chimpanzee could have turned in as good a performance. So as you can see they should have made a special category to score him as Oscar. The category should have been PARTICIPATION OSCAR. Just as the little soccer players win or lose get a Participation trophy. PSS: I forgot I wanted to mention the threat of the Louisiana Governor to do away with LSU Football. We all know that LSU brings in a massive amount of money to the state for their football games. To take away the financing would be a bigger blow to Louisiana’s economy than the program costs. That Is How I See It. Views: 118
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
Belated Super Bowl Wrap-up
I know it is rather late. I have been busy doing some consulting work. Then discovered had an issue with connection upon my return. So this will be short and sweet. YES!!! Seattle Seahawks with Russell Wilson WON! I wish we had a better game. With the top OFFENSE Vs. The top DEFENSE : We should have had a GREAT game. However as I predicted the difference was the Defensive effort. The Denver Broncos had that one blunder in the opening seconds of the game, which threw them in a tizzy. Between that awkward start and the smothering defense of the Seahawks, The Broncos could not recover. I do wish we had seen better showings by both Peyton Manning, and Montee Ball. But neither got much chance to show their skills. Seahawks defense all over them and every Bronco. Now the question is will we see key players from both or either team take advantage of their success this year, to enhance their PAYCHECK. Unfortunately the day of loyalty is long past. Few players have it. I think Peyton Manning would have taken a pay cut to stay with the Indianapolis Colts. Just one of the few LOYAL players around. Speaking of Mr. Manning: I think he may have another year in him. The question is this: Is the desire still beating in his heart. Little brother, has the Super Bowl bragging rights, but Peyton has all those records. I suppose we will just have to wait and see how this all unfolds. Congratulations to both teams for the exceptional season they put together That Is How I See It. P.S. I know the Daytona NASCAR race is coming up. But After all these years I could care less. I usually just flip through the channels and catch glimpses of it. Mike Helton and the powers behind him have ruined it for me. But we will be having our MARCH MADNESS posts. Look for them. Views: 105
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
Colts 1st Round Draft Pick Is…..
With the professional football season over, for the INDIANAPOLIS COLTS. We have seen the end of the POLIAN ERA. The man who guided the COLTS, to the selection of PEYTON MANNING. The man who the past decade the COLTS have built their machine. But this year with the injured MANNING sitting OUT the season we saw the total collapse of the Indianapolis FRANCHISE and it was thunderous. I still think the nucleus of the team is intact; however some of that nucleus is beginning to become long in the tooth. (OLD). So there has to be some changes made throughout the team. The big mistake Polian made during those earlier years, to my way of thinking, was the signing of EDGERIN JAMES. Not that he was a terrible choice, BUT the BEST running back for the colts would have been Wisconsin’s RON DAYNE. It was too bad for all of professional football, when Dayne went to a team which did not like to run the ball. And the Great Dayne, was left rusting on the shelf. But why did the Colts falter so badly. Bill Polian and Jim Irsay, (yes he has to take some of the blame too. After all he is “THE BOSS”), failed to recognize the fact Manning, as he ages, and continues to play every snap, hurt or otherwise; could possibly miss some games. Therefore there was no backup plan. And who would want to be Manning’s backup? You never get to play. Maybe if you are lucky you might get to take 5-10 snaps a year. Now the COLTS have a new leader. Will he be able to right the ship? Will Mr. Irsay give him the power to do his job? Time will tell. Now to the matter of the FIRST ROUND PICK. With so many holes to be plugged, one must first determine, WHICH HOLE, is most needed to plug. At first glance it would appear the QB spot is of prime importance. Next we need to know, are we going with MANNING, or are we going to be seeking someone to take over the reins. Then what is our time line for the switch. I believe MANNING is a great leader, a masterful student of the game and of imparting his knowledge to his fellow teammates. I would not want him to leave the team. NOR, do I think he wants to leave the COLTS. But he knows what he can and can not do. Who would you draft if you decide to go for a QB? First you must look for the best fit for the team you have. (You can’t replace a whole team in one year. Oh I suppose you could if you can buy out everyone’s contract. But that is a bit unrealistic. I feel we have three quality candidates. STANFORD’S ANDREW LUCK. BAYLOR’S ROBERT GRIFFIN III. And WISCONSIN’S RUSSELL WILSON. Luck, of course is the nations choice. But is he the right man for the team. It all depends. What is the NEW GUARD of the COLTS looking for. Luck has the pedigree, but can he fit in and lead the team next year if necessary. Will he be satisfied to sit behind Manning. I personally don’t think so. I don’t know the boy, all I know about him is what the press says. (and we all know how the press can hype a player). Stanford is no pro team. (maybe). But when you move to the pro ranks it is a new game. CAN HE HANDLE THE CHANGE. Griffin III, winner of the Heisman Trophy, has shown his leadership skills, by leading a NON-POWER team to new heights. Again you have the same questions as with Luck. Wilson. We know he already has a professional contract to play baseball. He came to a new team and did an outstanding job of leading them in his first and only year with the BADGERS. For what it is worth this is my pick. Want someone who can come in and take over immediately? You must opt for Russell Wilson. If he can/or wants to opt out of his baseball contract. For Wilson, he can play baseball for 4-5 years for little pay. OR become an instant millionaire thru his quarterbacking skills. Want someone who is willing to follow MANNING, and learn from the master, with gradually increasing playing time. Then Robert Griffin III is your man. I think the COLTS need someone who can come in and take immediate charge. So there you have it. My number one pick would be Russell Wilson (if available) because I think the Colts need someone who is ready to take charge first game of the season. Given the same conditions, as above, if Wilson is not available then I would take Andrew Luck. Wanting some one to backup Manning and learn, and get gradual increasing snap, then Robert Griffin III is your man. That Is The Way I See It. UPDATE !!!!! January 13, About 6 hours ago from the time I am writing this; RUSSELL WILSON of the WISCONSIN BADGERS has announced he will forgo his baseball career with the COLORADO ROCKIES, in favor of a career in the NFL. Views: 237
