Super Bowl Discussion + Pickin' and Grinnin'
Mates,
Super Bowl L (50) is 8 days away. Panthers are favored by 4.5 to 6 pts, with a signif amount of variance in the line. Game will be at the 49'ers new stadium in the Bay area south of SF. I am told the new stadium is beautiful.
So, who are you picking and why? Do you pick b/c of who you think will win, or who you want to win? Does the hype about the Peyton v. Cam match-up impact your choice?
And while we're at it, are any of our Mgobloggers going to the game? Anybody ever been to a Super Bowl before?
Everybody have a great Saturday. Must profess some envy for the group of you going to the basketball and hockey game today with a meet-up in between. Have fun and Go Blue!
XM
January 30th, 2016 at 8:52 AM ^
January 30th, 2016 at 8:55 AM ^
I wonder how far deep into the alternates they'll get before practice squad players start getting named to the Pro Bowl.
January 30th, 2016 at 12:17 PM ^
January 30th, 2016 at 1:20 PM ^
Butter on toast usually (maybe with jam on top, too), but if you're really feeling adventurous you can try some of that vegemite they talk about in the land of Blake O'Neill. It's okay.
As for the spread for the Pro Bowl, IBT says Team Irvin -3.
January 30th, 2016 at 2:33 PM ^
state fan perhaps?
love the 5th grade joke of a name.
January 30th, 2016 at 8:55 AM ^
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January 30th, 2016 at 10:13 AM ^
Carolina: because the media and fan narrative seems to be turning Cam Newton into a professional wrestling "heel" and Peyton Manning into a "face." I appreciate good "heel" work; I hope Newton can validate his career next Sunday and give himself the right to laugh every time he sees or hears the phrase "Scam Newton."
January 30th, 2016 at 10:42 AM ^
I hear you, I just have a feeling the NFL will let Peyton go out in WWE retirement style, with the title belt. We will see.
January 30th, 2016 at 8:56 AM ^
This game will further signify a changing of the guard. The era of Brady and Manning is coming to an end. The likes of Newton and Wilson are the new faces of the NFL.
Panthers 31-17.
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January 30th, 2016 at 8:57 AM ^
I just hope Funchess gets a TD.
January 30th, 2016 at 8:59 AM ^
but I'd take Broncos and points.
January 30th, 2016 at 9:04 AM ^
Panthers...in spite of beating the Pats and Manning throwing for a couple of TD's, the guy is done. His arm is dead. His stats were terrible and against a team in much better shape than the Pats, I think Carolina grabs a couple of INT's and wins by 14. Newton has become a force.
The Pats shut down the Broncos running game and if you put enough pressure on Manning, he is toast.
January 30th, 2016 at 9:08 AM ^
Agree ... this one will go to the Panthers, and while it won't be a blow-out it won't be in doubt.
Cam Newton's head finally caught up with his body. He's going to dominate this game.
January 30th, 2016 at 9:12 AM ^
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January 30th, 2016 at 9:14 AM ^
Interesting factoid-in something like 45 of the 50 Super Bowls the spread meant nothing. Either the favorite covered OR the underdog won outright. So if you think Denver and their extra lucky white unis are the better team-bet them-and don't worry about the points.
January 30th, 2016 at 9:24 AM ^
January 30th, 2016 at 9:28 AM ^
I both want and believe that Carolina will win. Denver's defense is the real deal, but I bet Cam's legs give them (relative) fits. The Carolina defense will definitely stifle a very old Manning.
While it would be insane to expect another Seattle-Denver style blow-out, I get the feeling that Carolina will be in control most of the way.
January 30th, 2016 at 9:45 AM ^
Carolina Panthers.
I live in NC and used to be a PSL owner. I'm picking them because I want them to win and also because I think the Broncos' offense is garbage.
January 30th, 2016 at 2:24 PM ^
When did anyone ever imagine being able to ever utter a sentence like that?
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January 30th, 2016 at 9:46 AM ^
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January 30th, 2016 at 9:49 AM ^
That SEA/DEN Super Bowl was nuts. The Broncos botched the opening snap and then just seemed to collectively think, "welp, I guess there goes this game..." I think Seattle scored in every possible way, or close to: rushing TD, passing TD, kick return TD, INT return TD.
It was a mess of a game from top to bottom - one of the rare instances in which a blow out was super fun to watch; how else can the Broncos fuck this up?
January 30th, 2016 at 10:18 AM ^
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January 30th, 2016 at 10:14 AM ^
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January 30th, 2016 at 10:18 AM ^
the guy is supremely physically talented, and has now learned the pro game re: passing. it takes any QB a few years to get the coverages and progressions down pat, which he has done, and i would say he is the most exceptional pure athlete to play the position in terms of power, size, and speed. i wish he wasn't such a showboat which bristle brushes me, but the guy is one heck of a QB.
January 30th, 2016 at 10:25 AM ^
#KEEPPOUNDING
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January 30th, 2016 at 10:36 AM ^
January 30th, 2016 at 10:55 AM ^
did you change your avatar or is there another of you, possibly a KGB agent?
January 30th, 2016 at 11:05 AM ^
January 30th, 2016 at 12:15 PM ^
are so vain.
next thing you know kim-jung-genocide is going to get a new horse.
January 30th, 2016 at 10:39 AM ^
are the better team and will win the game. That Bronco defense is very good but Cam Newton has been fantastic in the postseason and Carolina has a running game that balances their offense and will diminish the effectiveness of the Bronco pass rush since there will be so few instances of third and long for Miller etc. al to let loose on. Carolina 28 Denver 17
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