We are no longer days, but hours from Super Bowl XLI. The anticipation must be just plain brutal for anyone supporting either of the two participants. After being fed a plethora of information, mostly useless from the exhaustive coverage of Super Week, the contributors of PHSports are doing exactly what everyone else is doing ... yes, we are predicting the Super Bowl!
Super Bowl XLI:
Chicago vs. Indianapolis (-7)
Clement
The Bears have a strong recipe to win. They run well up the middle, have solid slot guys, and can push the Colts corners into single coverage with an amazing, roaming set of linebackers. Addai and Rhodes will 125+ on the ground to keep the pressure off of Manning. In the end, it's all about the defensive lines' ability to fluster the opposing QB and force mistakes. While Anderson and Ogunleye were amazing in the NFC title game, I'll take Freeney against Rex in warm weather. Something tells me Adam will be involved. Peyton gets his ring, but it won't be easy.
Score: 27-23 Colts
MVP: Peyton Manning
Fuego
The play of Rex Grossman will determine who wins this game. Peyton Manning will undoubtedly have some big pass plays and the Bears defense will have key stops as well, including a turnover or two. Two key factors in this game: How well can the Colts special teams keep Devin Hester a non-factor (and do so without giving them good field position). Secondly, can Thomas Jones and Cedric Benson be effective enough to give Grossman chances downfield. I think Rex will have a huge game if the Colts plan on putting 7 and 8 people in the box.
Score: 31-27 Bears
MVP: Rex Grossman
While the media is hyperventilating over Grossman's crappy play and Manning's dream come true, I think this game will come down to the running game. If Lovie Smith is a smart guy, he won't shy away from the run, and 25 of the Bears' first 30 plays will be runs. But, this is the Colts' game to lose. With an incredible QB, multiple solid receiving threats, a power and finesse run attack, and a rejuvenated defense, my brain and all logic says the Colts win. But my gut tells me they won't.
Score: 24-20 Bears
MVP: Devin Hester
Paymon
We know all the facts, but the game is played to disprove them. Ball security, Grossman's reaction to the Cover 2 scheme, and the Bears' ability to run the ball effectively will determine their fate. Somehow, the Colts continue to win without the normal formula for a Super Bowl participant, let alone a champion. I see this one as a battle throughout with the Colts edging the Bears with an amazing effort from an unexpected source.
Score: 23-20 Colts
MVP: Joseph Addai
The Bears have a strong recipe to win. They run well up the middle, have solid slot guys, and can push the Colts corners into single coverage with an amazing, roaming set of linebackers. Addai and Rhodes will 125+ on the ground to keep the pressure off of Manning. In the end, it's all about the defensive lines' ability to fluster the opposing QB and force mistakes. While Anderson and Ogunleye were amazing in the NFC title game, I'll take Freeney against Rex in warm weather. Something tells me Adam will be involved. Peyton gets his ring, but it won't be easy.
Score: 27-23 Colts
MVP: Peyton Manning
Fuego
The play of Rex Grossman will determine who wins this game. Peyton Manning will undoubtedly have some big pass plays and the Bears defense will have key stops as well, including a turnover or two. Two key factors in this game: How well can the Colts special teams keep Devin Hester a non-factor (and do so without giving them good field position). Secondly, can Thomas Jones and Cedric Benson be effective enough to give Grossman chances downfield. I think Rex will have a huge game if the Colts plan on putting 7 and 8 people in the box.
Score: 31-27 Bears
MVP: Rex Grossman
Armin
Simplicity. Super Bowl XLI focuses on one story. Will Peyton Manning put his name up there with Joe Montana, Troy Aikman, and John Elway? Will the tenacious Chicago Bears defense, reduced to the role of antagonist, spoil the day for the NFL's poster-boy? While several other sub-plots will be at play, like Rex Grossman's performance and an African-American coach winning the Super Bowl, most eyes will watch Peyton's quest for greatness. In the end, we will see Peyton silence the doubters with an MVP performance.
Score: 34-27 Colts
MVP: Peyton Manning
While the media is hyperventilating over Grossman's crappy play and Manning's dream come true, I think this game will come down to the running game. If Lovie Smith is a smart guy, he won't shy away from the run, and 25 of the Bears' first 30 plays will be runs. But, this is the Colts' game to lose. With an incredible QB, multiple solid receiving threats, a power and finesse run attack, and a rejuvenated defense, my brain and all logic says the Colts win. But my gut tells me they won't.
Score: 24-20 Bears
MVP: Devin Hester
Paymon
We know all the facts, but the game is played to disprove them. Ball security, Grossman's reaction to the Cover 2 scheme, and the Bears' ability to run the ball effectively will determine their fate. Somehow, the Colts continue to win without the normal formula for a Super Bowl participant, let alone a champion. I see this one as a battle throughout with the Colts edging the Bears with an amazing effort from an unexpected source.
Score: 23-20 Colts
MVP: Joseph Addai
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2 comments:
I just really hope that I'm wrong. Damn Bears. If only we could put the Hall of Fame voters in the game instead so they could be crushed.
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Here's our Super Bowl prediction:
BEARS 28, Colts 17
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