The Super Bowl is fast approaching, and as much as it kills me that I'll be in Oklahoma while the game is a mile from my house, I also know how traffic works in the DFW area.
Never thought I'd say this, but thank goodness I'll be in Oklahoma.
Plus, I'm glad I won't have to see the Metroplex be taken over by Steelers fans. It still shocks me that any Cowboy fan could pick the Steelers over the Cardinals a few years ago, but to choose the Steelers this year would require that fan turning in their Cowboys fan card for good.
Why? Just in case you haven't turned on ESPN during a Super Bowl week ever, I'll go ahead and explain it.
I don't choose the Steelers simply because they now have one more Super Bowl ring than the Cowboys. If they win against the Packers in two weeks, they'll have two more rings than my beloved Cowboys.
With all of that said, here are my three reasons why the Packers will win Super Bowl 45.
The Arm
Aaron Rodgers is becoming a top 5 quarterback in the league. Not only did he finish the regular season with a 101.2 passer rating, but he also has a 109.2 rating in the postseason. The list of the quarterback's he's beating? Maybe a few guys you've heard of... Manning, Brees, Brady, Sanchez, and the man he'll line up against in the Super Bowl, Ben Roethlisberger who ranks #10 on the list with a 75.5 passer rating.
The Surprise
James Starkes... Who? The 6th round draft pick has exploded onto the post-season scene, and no one even saw it coming. After being activated from the Unable To Perform list on November 9th, Starkes has hit his stride. After rushing for just 101 yards in 3 games in the regular season (his high of 73 yards coming against the 49ers), Starkes has rushed for 263 yards in 3 games, which averages out to 87.7 yards per game.
The Hair
Pittsburgh has their beloved Troy Polamalu, but the Packers not only match that hair-do, but they also raise it one. Clay Matthews and A.J. Hawk line up at two of the linebacker sports for Green Bay, and play with more intensity than most players in the NFL. Not only was Matthews named the Sporting News Defensive Player Of The Year, but he's also used to being told he can't do something. Coming out of high school, the only colleges interested were small junior colleges. He decided to go to USC and try to walk on, which he did. Four years, three special team player of the year awards, and a starting position at Outside Linebacker, and Matthews had made a name for himself. So although he's going up against what's thought of as the best defense and linebacker crew in the league, I don't think it will phase him too much.
Plus, Matthews just signed a one year deal with Suave shampoo. Compare this to Polamalu signing with Head and Shoulders. This bit of information made me even more comfortable with my pick of Green Bay in the Super Bowl... Head and Shoulders never really worked for me.
Go Rangers, Cowboys, Pokes, Mavs, and PACKERS!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Monday, January 10, 2011
Creepy Similarities To 2005 National Championship...
Cam Newton has gotten a bit heavier since his last game against South Carolina.
Not in body weight, of course, but in all of the hardware he picked up during Awards Week.
The Heisman Winner comes into tonights game as one of the most decorated quarterbacks in College Football History. But he still has one more game to worry about before he can set all of those trophy's out on the mantle.
Auburn comes into tonight's BCS National Championship as the Number 1 ranked team in America, but they're lining up across from what might be the most complete team in College Football history.
Cue The Flashback
Vince Young came into the 2005 National Championship against Southern Cal as what many considered a "One Man Team"
During the game, Vince Young slowly began to take over. By the time the final horn sounded, he was lifting the trophy and conducting the Longhorn Marching Band, and would soon learn how to throw a football with a boulder of a National Championship ring on his finger.
Tonight, Cam Newton comes in with that same "One Man Team" attitude. It's different from a Kobe Bryant type feel, as everything in football runs through the quarterback. Instead, Newton just performs better than any other quarterback in the nation in just about every aspect of the game. Whether it's running, passing, or just being a leader, Newton has taken over the Auburn Tiger football team, and it's gotten them pretty far.
But the old idea of Teamwork can't go without mention. Oregon has dismantled just about every opponent this year, whether it's striking on the ground, through the air, or in any special team situation. Oregon combines speed with brilliance, and portrays one of the best shows ever seen on turf.
Tonight, it will come down to who can do it longer. With Oregon's preparation and physical ability, I can see them simply outrunning the Tigers. However, if it was only based on the facts, then what's the point in playing the game?
Sit down and relax as you watch what I believe will be one of the greatest games to have ever be played in College Football. Set the tivo and heat up the hot chocolate and popcorn, and prepare to rewind as you scream "NO WAY, DID YOU SEE THAT?!"
That's all I've got for tonight, Go Ducks!
Not in body weight, of course, but in all of the hardware he picked up during Awards Week.
The Heisman Winner comes into tonights game as one of the most decorated quarterbacks in College Football History. But he still has one more game to worry about before he can set all of those trophy's out on the mantle.
Auburn comes into tonight's BCS National Championship as the Number 1 ranked team in America, but they're lining up across from what might be the most complete team in College Football history.
Cue The Flashback
Vince Young came into the 2005 National Championship against Southern Cal as what many considered a "One Man Team"
During the game, Vince Young slowly began to take over. By the time the final horn sounded, he was lifting the trophy and conducting the Longhorn Marching Band, and would soon learn how to throw a football with a boulder of a National Championship ring on his finger.
Tonight, Cam Newton comes in with that same "One Man Team" attitude. It's different from a Kobe Bryant type feel, as everything in football runs through the quarterback. Instead, Newton just performs better than any other quarterback in the nation in just about every aspect of the game. Whether it's running, passing, or just being a leader, Newton has taken over the Auburn Tiger football team, and it's gotten them pretty far.
But the old idea of Teamwork can't go without mention. Oregon has dismantled just about every opponent this year, whether it's striking on the ground, through the air, or in any special team situation. Oregon combines speed with brilliance, and portrays one of the best shows ever seen on turf.
Tonight, it will come down to who can do it longer. With Oregon's preparation and physical ability, I can see them simply outrunning the Tigers. However, if it was only based on the facts, then what's the point in playing the game?
Sit down and relax as you watch what I believe will be one of the greatest games to have ever be played in College Football. Set the tivo and heat up the hot chocolate and popcorn, and prepare to rewind as you scream "NO WAY, DID YOU SEE THAT?!"
That's all I've got for tonight, Go Ducks!
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