Superbowl
Story
As we head
into Superbowl XLVIII, many headlines have already developed. Richard Sherman
has definitely put himself at the center of attention with his interview heard
around the world. ESPN analysts have begun debating if Denver’s high-powered
offense will overcome Seattle’s grueling defense. Last but not least, who will
win it all?
Colin
Kaepernick dropped back in the pocket, and scanned the field. Nothing to the
left, nothing up the middle, but WR Michael Crabtree was making his way up the
sideline and QB Kaepernick saw the opportunity to score the game-winning
touchdown. He threw the ball, and the defense stopped to watch if their hopes
of reaching the Superbowl would be reached or crushed. Crabtree jumped for the
ball, and Seahawks CB Richard Sherman jumped a millisecond later, and deflected
the ball as another Seahawk defender intercepted the pass. This was the play of
the game, and Richard Sherman was the hero. The Seahawks came out on offense
and kneeled the ball to secure the win. The confetti was beginning to come down
as ESPN reporter Erin Andrews rushed onto the field to interview Richard
Sherman. The response she received from Sherman was not expected.
“I’m the
best corner in the game! When you try me with a sorry receiver like Crabtree,
that’s the result you gonna get. Don’t you ever talk about me. [...] Don’t you
open your mouth about the best or I’m gonna shut it for you real quick.”
What else
could be expected from a well-known talker on the field?
The Denver
Broncos cruised past the New England Patriots with a 26-16 victory. QB Peyton
Manning led his offense with his arm as he passed for 400 yards and 2
touchdowns. The performance hushed the talks of questioning Manning’s ability
to win playoff games, at least until next week.
The only
obstacle left for the Broncos is the Seattle Seahawks, who might have the best
defense in the league. Seattle is 8th in rushing yard allowed per
game, 6th in passing yards allowed per game, and 6th in
total yards allowed per game. The numbers are intimidating, but if any offense
will dominate Seattle’s defense, it would be the Broncos. Obviously, any team
Peyton Manning is on makes them a threat, but when weapons are
placed around the future Hall-of-Famer, Manning is deadly.
People are
already making calls to hotels in Vegas to book their rooms in preparation for
betting on the winning team. I don’t plan on making any bets, but if I were to
place a bet, I would have to go with the Broncos. Seattle’s defense will be a
challenge for Denver, but I think Peyton Manning will make adjustments and put
his team in the best position to win. Plus, it is hard to root for any team
that is going against Manning, as he is a legend in Tennessee.
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