Going with my Gut

If I were to tell you that I was excited about this week's games and the upcoming Super Bowl, I'd be lying. The only team I'm sort of interested in seeing play is the Steelers, but even that is nowhere near the level of excitement I'd have if it was Indy-New England this weekend.

(Quick note: as much as I'm not excited, that Steelers-Colts game went from snoozer to amazing very quickly and might have been the best game of the playoffs. Hearing the announcer's voice through most of the first half almost sounded like someone actually died and they were being forced to call the game anyway. The way that game went seemed very similar to the Colts-Chargers game went down. Of course, I'm not really sure because CBS made the bold move of putting on the Jets-Dolphins on instead. Still bitter about that one)

Anyway, these games aren't really doing anything for me. To be honest, the only reason I'm writing anything about it is because I want to continue to make all the wrong calls (1-3 last week, after going 2-0 the first week). So, in my way of tackling this week, I'm going to rank which Super Bowls I'd most like to see, from what's left of the field.

4. Seattle-Denver
Two teams that seem really bland to me. Nothing exciting about either team really. Might be interesting to see Alexander win a championship. Might be funny watching Plummer make some mistakes (His source of power? His beard. Someone should sneak in one night and shave everything except for that ridiculous mustache he had. Guaranteed three interceptions from him after that). Besides that? Nothing really. I hope this doesn't happen

3. Carolina-Denver
Same sort of feeling, but it would be more exciting to see Steve Smith embarrass another team and win a Super Bowl MVP (If the Panthers win the Super Bowl, it will be Smith getting the MVP).

2. Seattle-Pittsburgh
Seeing how Pittsburgh is actually fun to watch, because they hit hard on defense, force turnovers, and run the ball like champs, this wouldn't be horrible. I think it would definitely go in favor of the Steelers, though it would be a close game. At the end, though, the Bus gets his ring and rolls off into the sunset.

1. Carolina-Pittsburgh
Combine what I'm excited about from the other games (Smith being awesome, Pittsburgh playing good overall football), and you've got an alright Super Bowl. While not a historic matchup, this is the sort of game you want to get the pizza and chips for, get some people together, and actually pay attention to.

With that said, I'm going with my gut and picking Carolina and Pittsburgh this weekend. Why? Because I want to be awake through all of the Super Bowl. Those two give me the best chance of that happening. Of course, since I'm picking them it'll be Seattle and Denver and I'll be playing video games by the third quarter.


Sports Chair Athlete of the Week: Antonio Davis

Look up doing the right thing in the dictionary (because they put phrases in there now). Who will you find? Sports Chair athlete of the week Antonio Davis. Davis went into the stands this past week to defend his wife from what he thought was a drunken fan. Regardless of what comes after, he did the right thing and handled it the right way. I've got a ton of respect for someone like that.