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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 8^th in rushing yard allowed per game, 6^th in passing yards allowed per game, and 6^th 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.