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Uh-Oh Superbowl

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The Super Bowl. Probably one of the most American things to happen in America.

Being an American for my entire existence I’ve come to enjoy this sporting event. I’ve seen so many, that I know if it is relatively good or not.

This year was the 50th Super Bowl. That means half a century of an annual celebration of two team going head-to-head throwing around a football. Because of this, I had high expectations. And I was let down.

Now, I’m not a huge football fan, but the actual game wasn’t that exciting. From pretty early in the game, the Broncos were dominating the Panthers. The best football games are the ones that captivate you until the last quarter. But by the fourth quarter, the Panthers didn’t stand a chance.

The next disappointment was the half-time performance. This year it was Coldplay ft. Beyonce and Bruno Mars. Now, I thought Coldplay and Beyonce were going to perform their new song, Hymn For the Weekend. And during their colorful performance, Coldplay provided plenty of buildup to make the final number worthwhile. Unfortunately, that was not the case. Coldplay performed some of their most popular singles and then Bruno Mars and Beyonce just popped up. Donning black leather outfits with gold accents, the two stars competed in a dance battle. Unfortunately for Coldplay, Beyonce completely upstaged them. Especially, revealing her Formation World Tour right after. Overall, there could’ve been more cohesion during the half-time performance.

Finally, the commercials. Oh how terrible they were. The only one that gave me hope was the Heinz commercial with the wiener dogs running in a field of flowers. Now that was cute. Besides that, there was honestly no good content. I mean there was a commercial for IBS and toenail fungus.

And that’s why this year’s Super Bowl was not my favorite.

Superbowl Sunday

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I have been watching many friends and teachers walk around with a sad and slightly annoyed look on their face for the past week or so. Why? Apparently because with the close score of 22-28, the Seattle Seahawks beat the Green Bay Packers in the game to determine who will play in the Superbowl XLIX this year in Arizona.

The Patriots dominated in the finals to determine which teams face off in the Superbowl, and this will be their sixth time in the Superbowl since 2001.

However, there was some controversy over the massive 45-7 victory.

There have been many accusations of the Patriots team purposefully deflating the game balls used in the AFC title game.

One specific person has caused all this havoc for the Patriots; a locker room attendant who was one of the few people to have possession of the balls shortly before the game.

Ridiculous? Maybe.

But many say otherwise.

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It’s Patriots versus the world.

 

Power Lines vs. Ravens

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What is electricity?

Does it give humans solace in the middle of the night?

Does it allow for the advancement of mankind?

Does it allow lost things to be found?

Does it illuminate homes?

Does it illuminate streets?

Does it illuminate towns?

Cities?

Countries?

Earth?

It does none of these things.

The only things it does is provide hope to a failing team.

Back where it belongs

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When he left Green Bay in 2008, twas the end of an era. Brett Favre had left for the bright lights of the big city leaving the reins in the quiet, soft spoken hands of Aaron Rogers. Reminiscent of Friday Night Lights, a show thats first season tells the story of a change. The star quarterback revered by the community and nation, is thanks to circumstance, leaves responsibility in the hands of an untested new comer. Enter Aaron Rogers, three seasons later (tonight), an elite quarterback in the NFL.

Their opponents tonight were no walk in the park. The Pittsburgh Steelers after all, were the six time Super Bowl champions with one of the best QB’s in the NFL and the Defensive Player of the Year in Troy Polamalu. This was the final test for a resilient Green Bay team.

First the Eagles, then the Falcons, then the rival Chicago Bears, the path was paved and the stage was set for Super Bowl 45 in Dallas. Ending just at 7:08 pacific time, the Vince Lombardi trophy, named for the legendary hall of fame coach that formed Green Bay’s first NFL dynasty, returned to its city of origin. The packing city of cold beer and cheese heads.

Here’s the jist of it all.

Behind a likable cast of veterans and all stars, Aaron Rogers threw three touchdown passes, two to Greg Jennings and the other to Jordy Nelson. We also witnessed a solid game from veteran “good guy” wide receiver Donald Driver. The victory was that much more special to Driver considering my friends and I may have witnessed his last NFL game. A “pick 6” from Nick Collins and solid defensive games from Clay Matthews and AJ Hawk. The defense proved clutch enough to out last a gutsy late game attack even with the loss of half the starting back field including pro bowler Charles Woodson. James Starks had 52 rushing yards. Last but certainly not least, with a rating of 110, Aaron Rogers has now established himself as an elite NFL QB with the highest QB passer rating of anyone in NFL postseason history.

Tonight’s game was truly a back and forth match up. Pittsburgh had its own share of good performances notably from Rashard Mendelhall and Mike Wallace but in the end, it was Green Bay who persevered. Through all the tests Aaron Rogers has faced and for the entire team, after each challenge was conquered and the final whistle blown, tonight’s victory was as sweet as ever. The Vince Lombardi Trophy is back where it belongs.