{"id":76379,"date":"2015-01-26T18:46:00","date_gmt":"2015-01-26T18:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sandbox.web.rcn.net\/rcntv\/?p=76379"},"modified":"2023-04-12T21:34:54","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T21:34:54","slug":"behind-mic-super-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.astound.com\/atvn\/behind-mic-super-match\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind the Mic: The “Super” Match-up"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Super Bowl is here \u2013 Seattle vs. New England. And it is certainly an intriguing one. Seattle is going for their second straight title and that hasn\u2019t happened in 10 years when, you guessed it, New England was able to repeat as champions. New England is seeking a fourth Super Bowl victory which would tie the record for the most by any team (Steelers and 49\u2019ers).<\/p>\n

There certainly have been plenty of distractions during the first week of the two weeks of preparation. Who is not talking about deflated footballs? Is Richard Sherman going to be healthy enough to play for Seattle (he certainly has been healthy enough to talk this week)? Marshawn Lynch continues to be fined for obscene gestures and for not talking to the press and when he does, his answers are senseless. Tom Brady and Bill Bellichick only got asked about the weight of footballs, not the game, all week. But now it is time to play a football game.<\/p>\n

Putting all of the distractions aside, here are my keys for each team to win the game:<\/p>\n

Seattle:<\/strong>
\n5. Jermaine Kearse (WR) \u2013 He needs to catch the ball, not tip the ball (two tips led to two interceptions in the Packers game); his catch won the game. Catching is much better.
\n4. Russell Wilson (QB) \u2013 He needs to look to run more and throw less. When he runs, throwing to receivers becomes easier.
\n3. Kam Chancellor (S) needs to be matched up with Rob Gronkowski (TE). He has the size and the speed to deal with Gronk.
\n2. Marshawn Lynch (RB) \u2013 He, as he ALWAYS does, lets his performance do the talking. He should be able to run against the Patriots. Let the Beast loose.
\n1.\u00a0 Defense \u2013 Get pressure on Brady and combine that with great cornerback play.<\/p>\n

New England:<\/strong>
\n5. Julius Edelman \u2013 He needs to step up as both a return specialist and a receiver, especially if Seattle successfully defends against Gronkowski.
\n4. Derelle Revis (CB) and Brandon Browner (CB) \u2013 Both play their positions defending the run and the pass as well as anyone. Browner played for Seattle last year and may possess some inside information.
\n3. Offensive line \u2013 Open holes and protect. It\u2019s that simple, yet it\u2019s very difficult.
\n2.\u00a0 LaGarrette Blount (RB) \u2013 I don\u2019t like why he is a Patriot after what he did to his Pittsburgh team and I do not want him to do well. But\u2026 Packers ran on Seattle and he must also!
\n1. Tom Brady (QB) \u2013 He\u2019s the best and can join both Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw as a four-time Super Bowl winner.<\/p>\n

Coaches:<\/strong>
\nPete Carroll \u2013 He appears to be the most energetic of the NFL coaches and his players seem to love to play for him. If that\u2019s the case, they might want to exact some revenge for their coach since New England fired him in 1999 and hired Belichick.<\/p>\n

Bill Belichick \u2013 Stoicism and preparation are hallmarks of him and his teams. Distractions aside, no one will be better prepared.<\/p>\n

It sounds like the perfect match-up for a great, great game. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

ABOVE THE EARS (SOME MUSINGS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>SUPER BOWL TRIVIA QUESTIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 \u00a0The Packers won the first Super Bowl. What team did they beat?
\n2.\u00a0 We all know the Jets were the first Super Bowl American Football League Champions (Joe Namath). Which AFL team was the second to win the title?
\n3.\u00a0 What Roman numerals will signify next year\u2019s game?
\n4.\u00a0 What three teams have appeared in eight Super Bowls?
\n5.\u00a0 55-10 is the most lopsided Super Bowl score. Name one of the two teams in that game.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\"Gary's<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

(Last week \u2013 2-0) (179-84-1 overall \u2013 68%)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

AND THE WINNER WILL BE:<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SEATTLE \u2013 27-23<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>
\nANSWERS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Kansas City Chiefs<\/li>\n
  2. Kansas City Chiefs<\/li>\n
  3. L<\/li>\n
  4. Pittsburgh, New England, Dallas<\/li>\n
  5. San Francisco over Buffalo (1990) \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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