We’re finally here, Superbowl week! DeflateGate has dominated the talk since Championship weekend, but now it’s time to talk about the game as we are finally just days away. Now the story-line becomes: Repeat or Redemption? The Seawhawks have a chance to be the first team to repeat as World Champions since their opponent did it back in 2004-05. On the other side, the Patriots look to get the win in Glendale that escaped them in 2007 when the Giants stopped them a win short from 19-0.
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- Let’s break it down team by team. Russell Wilson had arguably the worst three quarters of his career in the NFC Championship game, but as winners tend to do, he put it all behind him and led his team to victory. That being said, New England’s defense made a better passer in Andrew Luck look like a 3rd stringer, so you have to look for Wilson to take more chances on the ground to help limit turnovers. Richard Sherman hurt his arm two weeks ago, so the Patriots might look to throw his way a bit more than the original game plan, especially early to test him. As for New England, remember when they were 1-2 and everyone thought Brady was finished? Yeah, me neither. This team is like the Spurs, where they keep the core, add pieces and find ways to be better than you when it counts. They may not be the record setting offense of 2007, but they’re well-balanced and don’t make many mistakes, which will be key against the Legion. So who walks away with the Lombardi Trophy: Seattle for a second straight year or New England for the first time in a decade? Honestly, I think the Seahawks are the better team because of that defense and their ability to run the ball by both the QB and Media Day darling. However, I can’t see Tom Brady losing a third straight Superbowl, especially after the two weeks of allegations and accusations New England has had to endure, true or not, that remains to be seen. He’s the first to make 6 Superbowls, and I think he gets that elusive 4th in Glendale. NEW ENGLAND WINS
So that’s it. I am very okay with this pick being very wrong as I had neither of these teams making the big one before the season began, nor do I have a rooting interest. All I ask, is that this one isn’t over before halftime like last season?
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