***OFFICIAL SUPERBOWL XLVIII Thread***

[dainthomas]

I think Seattle will limit Denver's scoring, but only enough for it not be a blowout. Seattle will have to rely on Wilson, Lynch, and their special teams to get them into the end zone. They need good returns, short fields, and Wilson to be on point. They can't settle for field goals, especially late in the game. If they can do that AND control the clock, they should win. Otherwise, I think even their defenses best game of the season won't stop Manning and his receivers enough to eek out a win. If their offense plays similar to how they played against SF, Denver takes it. If Seattle plays like they did against Jacksonville, it might be enough to win.

I generally think defense wins championships, but against the best offense in history, you gotta put up points.

The Hawks defense is much better than the Chargers or the Pats, and the best offense in history couldn't put 30 on either team. If Carroll uses the full two weeks to fine tune his offense, it's going to be a tough game for Denver.

 

[dbk]

Glorious rundown of the Glorious Super Bowl Swag Bag by the Glorious Mike Francesa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4LewW3bJK0

 

[bradley]

Huge know-it-all windbag. No wonder "Comments are disabled for this video."

 

[lupi]

wow that was hard to watch.

 

[TheSlamma]

Best stats I've heard so far....

In Super Bowls with the #1 Offense, the #1 Offense has gone 10-8

In Super Bowls with the #1 Defense, the #1 Defense has gone 12-3

This Super Bowl features the #1 Offense vs. the #1 Defense.

If only stats meant something.

 

[TheSlamma]

The Hawks defense is much better than the Chargers or the Pats, and the best offense in history couldn't put 30 on either team. If Carroll uses the full two weeks to fine tune his offense, it's going to be a tough game for Denver.

And while Carroll is working the grindstone Peyton is just gonna be chillin Denver style.. am I right or am I right? or am I right?

 

[gorcorps]

Glorious rundown of the Glorious Super Bowl Swag Bag by the Glorious Mike Francesa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4LewW3bJK0

THEY GO BEHIND YOUR FUCKING HEAD YOU JACKASS

for fucks sake

 

[gorcorps]

And while Carroll is working the grindstone Peyton is just gonna be chillin Denver style.. am I right or am I right? or am I right?

left

 

[glenn1]

Football explained video

 

[bradley]

Super Bowl XLVIII Computer Simulation

Matchup__________Win%____Avg. Score
Seattle Seahawks___49.3________23
Denver Broncos_____50.7_______ 24

http://www.whatifsports.com/beyondtheboxscore/default.asp?article=2013NFL_SuperBowlXLVIII

 

[smackababy]

Super Bowl XLVIII Computer Simulation

Matchup__________Win%____Avg. Score
Seattle Seahawks___49.3________23
Denver Broncos_____50.7_______ 24

http://www.whatifsports.com/beyondtheboxscore/default.asp?article=2013NFL_SuperBowlXLVIII

Who did the octopus pick? That is who I bet on!

 

[bradley]

Who did the octopus pick? That is who I bet on!

You can do it too! Simulate This Game

 

[rudeguy]

updated the OP

Fox will be streaming the game for free.

 

[Ban Bot]

Some interesting stat crunching at Grantland looking at Denver's offense and Seattle's defense compared to other all time squads.

 

[darkewaffle]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBKX2RV3Ajw

This is Sportscenter featuring Blitz the Seahawk and Miles the Bronco. I thought it was pretty good.

 

[davmat787]

British People Offer A Perfect Explanation Of The Super Bowl

 

[RPD]

Please let Denver win. I should even throw down money on Seattle to make sure it happens.

 

[Ken g6]

IIRC, the Chiefs had a very highly ranked defense, and were undefeated...before the Broncos beat them in Week 11. I'm hoping the same kind of thing happens this Sunday.

 

[dainthomas]

IIRC, the Chiefs had a very highly ranked defense, and were undefeated...before the Broncos beat them in Week 11. I'm hoping the same kind of thing happens this Sunday.

How is the Chargers defense? Lol.

 

[zinfamous]

IIRC, the Chiefs had a very highly ranked defense, and were undefeated...before the Broncos beat them in Week 11. I'm hoping the same kind of thing happens this Sunday.

Chiefs had a very weak schedule compared to Seattle. Tough to compare their undefeated season, at that time, to Seattle's 2-loss season, at that time. Seattle is a much better team.

How is the Chargers defense? Lol.

Heh, exactly. Chargers were also inconsistent as shit this year. Could be that they simply caught Denver sleeping in that regular season game, but SD was also playing their best ball in that game. They played ball-control all the way. Then, of course, SD got smoked in the next matchup.

 

[davmat787]

Zin, you pulling for the Seahawks to win? I know you are a 49'ers fan, but I think I would be rooting for the 49'ers to win if the situation was reversed. Division pride I guess, and last season I wanted the 49'ers to win as well.

Weird eh?

 

[RPD]

Zin, you pulling for the Seahawks to win? I know you are a 49'ers fan, but I think I would be rooting for the 49'ers to win if the situation was reversed. Division pride I guess, and last season I wanted the 49'ers to win as well.

Weird eh?

Weird yes, you think Steelers fans liked seeing the Ravens win last year?

 

[yinan]

I can't wait for Seattle to break #18's neck again. I seriously hate it and can't wait for its overrated career to be over. It cannot win when it counts.

 

[gorcorps]

I can't wait for Seattle to break #18's neck again. I seriously hate it and can't wait for its overrated career to be over. It cannot win when it counts.

you know the drill ATOT folks... don't feed the sad lonely troll

 

[zinfamous]

Zin, you pulling for the Seahawks to win? I know you are a 49'ers fan, but I think I would be rooting for the 49'ers to win if the situation was reversed. Division pride I guess, and last season I wanted the 49'ers to win as well.

Weird eh?

I'm not a 49ers fan.

I have to explain my NFL "allegiances" all the time, which I guess makes sense. I grew up in college sports environment, so professional allegiances are really transitory, for the most part...but this is the method that works for me when it comes to the pros.

I do have a team. That team is the Redskins. I grew up in NC, and that was our team of birth. No, I do not simply pull for Carolina when they happen to show up. They are not my team and I do not abandon my team simply because a new one farts out of thin air. As for Carolina...I am "sympathetic to their cause," but I really don't give a tit about them.

After my team, allegiances go to players, for the most part, because it keeps me interested. I do this by college, primarily, and since NC State is my team--my real team, and institution, that takes precedence over all, this is what I go by.

So, here is how it works:

Skins
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The Rams became my #2 team the day they drafted Torrey Holt (hey, so what if they won the Super Bowl that year? I was already a fan of the 3-13 team on draft day! ). I stopped caring about the Rams when Holt was done.

The Chargers are my current #2, because of Rivers--hey so what if they were perennial shit, then suddenly became good?


Then, I sympathize with teams where I've lived, particularly if they are entertaining, or at least a great environment for the game. I like the Bears, because 5 years in Chicago. It's also a great place to be a football fan.

I like the Niners, because when Harbaugh showed up (2 years after I moved here), they became a fun team to watch. No more need for me to mock them. But I pulled for them in those Singletary years if for no other reason than I was tired of being stuck with shitty football options.

Anyway, I'm a Russell Wilson fan. I was pulling for Seattle over SF the other week (...it was difficult, but I kept my composure at the bar and came away uninjured). Still, I would be happy to be pulling for SF this week, as well. I wouldn't say I'm a Seattle fan, but I've always liked some of their teams. I know some Seattle fans so I've paid more attention to them over the years that I otherwise would have. I do hate Carrol, though. I hate him to hell.

This week? 100% Russell Wilson to win the super bowl.