Football 2013 finally comes to an end the first weekend in February 2014. The Super Bowl begins at 5:00 PM, and features two western teams, Seattle and Denver, in an eastern venue. I'm struggling with cold symptoms and the weather is gloomy (chilly and rainy), so I'll probably stay inside and watch the game. Unfortunately, the broadcast's on Fox, the trash pile of American televison. I'd enjoy it more if the game was shown on CBS, NBC, or ESPN.
My brother-in-law lives in Colorado, and is a big fan of the Broncos. I don't have a strong attachment to either team, but in this game, I lean toward Denver (although I liked them more when Elway was their quarterback). Something like a 38-34 Denver win would probably be worth seeing.
Added 7:12 PM same day: Seattle leads 22-0 at halftime. The Seahawks have a big advantage on defense, and it's really obvious tonight. Frankly, based on their futile performance so far, I'm wondering how Denver made it to this game in the first place. They gave up a safety on the first play from scrimmage, followed by two interceptions (one returned for a TD), and turned the ball over on downs on their last possession. Peyton Manning is having the kind of game Johnny Manziel had against LSU in November. So far, this has been a mismatch.
And, as usual, the halftime musical extravaganza sucks, featuring loud, obnoxious performances by acts apparently selected to appeal to Fox viewers.
One additional note: There are three former Texas A&M players on the Seattle roster (DEs Michael Bennett and Red Bryant, RB Christine Michael). Denver has one Aggie (Von Miller), who's on injured reserve and isn't playing tonight.
My brother-in-law lives in Colorado, and is a big fan of the Broncos. I don't have a strong attachment to either team, but in this game, I lean toward Denver (although I liked them more when Elway was their quarterback). Something like a 38-34 Denver win would probably be worth seeing.
Added 7:12 PM same day: Seattle leads 22-0 at halftime. The Seahawks have a big advantage on defense, and it's really obvious tonight. Frankly, based on their futile performance so far, I'm wondering how Denver made it to this game in the first place. They gave up a safety on the first play from scrimmage, followed by two interceptions (one returned for a TD), and turned the ball over on downs on their last possession. Peyton Manning is having the kind of game Johnny Manziel had against LSU in November. So far, this has been a mismatch.
And, as usual, the halftime musical extravaganza sucks, featuring loud, obnoxious performances by acts apparently selected to appeal to Fox viewers.
One additional note: There are three former Texas A&M players on the Seattle roster (DEs Michael Bennett and Red Bryant, RB Christine Michael). Denver has one Aggie (Von Miller), who's on injured reserve and isn't playing tonight.
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