Super Bowl XLVIII was one for the ages. Even though the lead didn't change once in the game it was one hell of a statement game. It all goes back to one of the oldest sayings in sports, defense wins championships. Offenses are for the record books. As a Pats fan I know that i'm not an idiot. I obviously would of loved to see the Pats win against the Giants those two Super Bowls but honestly, we didn't have the right defense. Tom Brady is god but god only plays one side of the ball. Those three championships we had great defenses.
So lets talk defense. For the Broncos, there wasn't any. Just got bent over and took it. Took it straight in the ass. But the Seahawks defense gave me a hard on. Watching them putting a lickin on every receiver that came across the middle CLEANLY was unreal. Just so arousing. Just giving the Broncos no Yards After Reception which was visibly frustrating for them. They were able to get in Manning's head which not a lot of AFC teams have done to him this year. Getting a pocket passer off his rhythm is key and the Seahawks were able to do that. Only seems right Malcom Smith a defensive player got MVP.
BUT DON'T SLEEP ON RUSSELL WILSON! I never really thought of him as a great quarterback till that game. Unreal poise for a second year man. Just delivered every ball just so crisp and on the money it was great to watch. He does a great peel move when he gets in trouble to buy him time that almost wishes we had a mobile quarterback. He is a great guy and you have to feel good for him. But I said before the players even put on their jockstraps that Percy Harvin would be the X factor and his speed is stupid fast. Just big explosive plays and the kickoff return really ignited this team. This team was too complete overall and I am very happy for them and Pete Carroll.
I just want to say a little more on Peyton Manning. If Tom Brady was some Joe Schmo then Manning would be my guy. Hysterical off the field and great on. Easily will go down as the greatest regular season quarterback of all time. But that is all he will get. Top 5 mention when all said in done maybe scoop up the third spot in top 3 but a loss like that kicks him out of top 2 discussion. I would of been pissed if he won because everyone would of put him past Brady in their books. But just like Brady with his unreal season in 07... They lost. Hope Manning never wins another one but something tells me he won't go out till he gets another. Unfortunately for him I got a feeling that Tom Brady has 2 more in him. He is just too hot not to get too more.
End of the day the rack trumps all.
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