Super Bowl XLIV

I Can't wait until August. When Troy Aikman got inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, my brothers and my cousin and I took a trip to Canton and talked about how cool it would be to go back for Emmitt. This is his year as he goes in with Jerry Rice. The all-time rushing leader and receiving leader will make it quite a class. So congrats to them on that.
Once again, I'd just like to wish everybody a happy Super Bowl Sunday. I should have posted this sooner but oh well.
There are several things to look for in the Super Bowl. How many times will we see Peyton Manning in a commercial? How many times will the name of the current Vikings quarterback be named and what are the odds of The Who having a wardrobe malfunction? Gosh lets hope not, but if there is, the real football fans won't see it because that's where they get up and do other other things seeing as their eyes are glued to the TV for every other moment.
On Super Bowl Part II of our podcast, we had four people giving predictions of the outcome of the score and I'll get to those in a minute but I think there's a better way to predict. We often tend to over analyze from time to time when there's a simple solution; simulate it on Madden.
That's exactly what I did. On the first attempt, I allowed the game to just play out but it randomly shut off and my attempt at striking it rich suddenly came to a screeching halt.
So, the pathetic moron that I am decided to just skip through it and look at the final stats. The results were pretty amazing.
The first quarter ended with the Saints up 10-0, but the Colts were the Colts and Peyton Manning came alive as he eventually led his team to a 35-31 in an offensive shootout with 472 yards passing and 4 touchdowns. He definitely takes home the MVP.
As for the predictions, from the podcast, well, I said the Colts would win 31-23.The others were 35-24, 45-38 both in favor of Indy and 24-13 in favor of the Saints. Give it a listen for more in depth predictions and hear who said what on different matters.
On a completely side, note, I wasn't expecting the amount of votes I got so thanks to all that voted. If it was just one guy, I'd tell him he needs to get a life but I have a feeling that's not the case so thank you and Happy Super Bowl Sunday.

Happy Holiday

I've said it several times. In fact, I say it every year at this time. Super Bowl Sunday has to become an official holiday. Seriously, if Valentines Day is on the calendar, the biggest game of the year should be as well. It brings people together like nothing else in the world.
Not only should it be on the calendar but the Monday after it should be and off day for schools and businesses nationwide.
Believe it or not, some people do drive out of town to watch the game with loved ones and having to drive home that same night only to get up the next morning is sometimes easier said than done, and I haven't even mentioned the fact that for some, an occasional drink or two might be involved, and it just makes things safer if they don't have to drive a couple more hours.
Back to the whole Valentines Day comparison, if a guy forget to buy his wife or girlfriend a special something on that day, he's in trouble. I say it's time for the tables to be turned. If she forgets to Super Sunday, she should be in hot water.
There's nothing like the traditions that come along with Super Sunday. It definitely beats buying expensive chocolates and flowers that on any other day, would be three times cheaper.
Obviously, I don't care much for Valentines Day, but the only reason I chose that one as an example is because it's the next closest on the calender and unless you've written it in in pen, or have an ESPN calender or something like, the big dance isn't listed on for Feb. 7, and that's just a shame.

Championship Week '10

I wasn't shocked over the Cowboys loss to the Vikings, just disappointed. Regardless, the Vikings move on the NFC Championship game where they'll take on New Orleans in the Super Dome.
This game really could go either way. The Saints are hot but also coming off a weak Arizona defense. We thought Dallas' defense was strong but it didn't appear that way when Brett Favre tore them apart. However, maybe Favre deserves more credit and made a strong defense look weak.
I went 50-50 this weak, which isn't so good. I won't be surprised either way, but I have to say, I think home-field advantage plays a slight factor here. That being said, Saints win. I do have one piece of advice for the Vikings though: when you're in New Orleans, go to the French Quarter and try the beignets.-->
As for the AFC, I was shocked there. I was one of those who thought the Chargers were the best team in the AFC and now, they fall to the Jets. I thought there was no way the Jets would beat them.
Now, how can you be sure of anything. The Jets gave the Colts their first loss in the regular season. Actually, the Colts gave the Jets the win.
The Colts only scored three points in the second half against Baltimore. The Ravens only scored three points the entire game. The Colts' two touchdowns came real close to each other within the last two minutes of the first half and it was more than enough.
That's what the Colts will do here, find a way to get the job done and advance to Super Bowl XLIV. I don't have much advice for the Jets other than hope that the Colts pull Peyton Manning again, forgetting it's not the regular season still. Yeah, good luck on that.
Just a side note, if it does come between the Saints and Colts, don't ask Archie Manning to choose between his former team and his son.