I'm not emotionally invested in any of the four teams which are playing for the conference titles tomorrow (had Dallas made it I'd have been rooting for whoever their opponent was -- that's what comes of growing up a Redskins fan). However, I don't know enough to make an informed choice about who's gonna win, either.
In the NFC, I'll go with Brett Favre and the Packers over the NY Giants, based on Favre's playoff experience over Eli Manning's spottiness. Also, the game time temperature is expected to be about 1°, and the Packers are more accustomed to the cold.
In the AFC, I'll pick the Patriots. They're playing for history (they'd be the first team to go 19-0 if they win the Super Bowl), and the Chargers have three offensive stars questionable (Gates, Tomlinson, and Rivers).
What are your picks?
AFC Update: Patriots, 21 - 12.
NFC Update: Giants, 23 - 20, OT.
Hard to believe the Giants' kicker could miss two relatively short field goals earlier in the game and then kick a 47-yard one to win, but that's what happened.
Posted by Linkmeister at January 19, 2008 01:35 PM | TrackBack One almost dreads all the "storylines" the networks will milk, especially if the Packers and the Patriots win.
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Hey, at least the Super Bowl won't be played on (cue Chris Berman) "the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field" even if the Packers do win. ;)
On the other hand, Glendale, Arizona? The Super Bowl? I've been to Glendale; it's not such-a-much.
Posted by: Linkmeister at January 19, 2008 07:18 PMHey San Diego could always surprise us and win today!
Er, ha ha ha?
Patriots 52, Giants 3 in the Super Bowl?
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I'll take the Pats, but not that big. Brady had a pretty lousy day, for him. Three interceptions after he had only eight in the previous 17 games. Unless he and the Pats' offense plays better than they did today, they could lose.
Posted by: Linkmeister at January 20, 2008 07:45 PMAs a Dallas fan, I had to pick another team. I have a blog friend who is an avid Giants fan, so I decided to go with them.
And I think the Patriots deserve a good shot at the prize.
Next year - Go Dallas!
Posted by: cassie-b at January 21, 2008 10:44 AM