Super Bowl Anlysis
Was Peyton Manning really named MVP? I suppose in a game where there were no clear favorites, it's going to be awarded to the quarterback, especially if his legacy is still being inscribed.
I, personally, would have given it to Joseph Addai. He ran the ball well, caught twice as many passes as Marvin Harrison, and converted several third down plays. While his numbers weren't staggering, I believe he deserved it more than Peyton.
Manning's critics have always noted that he doesn't play as well in the post-season as in the regular season, and that hasn't changed. His numbers in the Super Bowl were good, not great, and the rest of the 2006 playoffs have been below average. For him to finally get the title of Super Bowl Champion is a great achievement, and will likely silence most of critics, but he certainly didn't answer all the questions.
But how many quarterbacks actually do?
Terry Bradshaw threw for just over 70 yards in his first Super Bowl appearance. His legacy is in tact. John Elway's numbers aren't staggering on sports grandest stage, either.
Phil Simms threw for nearly as many interceptions as touchdowns the season he won his first title with Bill Parcells, yet went on to have the most accurate performance a quarterback has ever had.
But no one is putting Simms in the discussion with Bradshaw, Elway, Montana, or Brady.
And speaking of Phil Simms, is there any one broadcaster as bad as he is? I enjoy watching football on CBS, but despise listening to it when Simms works color. His arrogant, smug attitude solidifies why I'd rather watch the game and turn on the radio broadcast with Marv Albert and Boomer Esiason on Westwood One.
He's also an indirect reason why I've never liked the New York Giants, or could completely embrace his son Chris as the University of Texas quarterback.
But I digress. Back to the game.
The Bears put no pressure on Manning, maybe because the offensive line played so well. The Colts were smart (after the opening kickoff) to keep the ball out of the hands of Devon Hester. Having Rex Grossman playing like a pitiful pee-wee quarterback must have made the decision to give the Bears offense the ball at the 40-yard line each possession much easier. There was obviously no worries that Grossman would make any kind of play and bring the ball to the end zone.
Again, I'm left with a large void from Super Bowl XLI. So much hype for such little payoff, that unless the Cowboys, Texans, and now the Broncos are in the Super Bowl, I'll quit preparing myself to be as excited as I think the game will actually be.
Oddly enough, though, the halftime show almost made me a Prince fan. Almost.
I, personally, would have given it to Joseph Addai. He ran the ball well, caught twice as many passes as Marvin Harrison, and converted several third down plays. While his numbers weren't staggering, I believe he deserved it more than Peyton.
Manning's critics have always noted that he doesn't play as well in the post-season as in the regular season, and that hasn't changed. His numbers in the Super Bowl were good, not great, and the rest of the 2006 playoffs have been below average. For him to finally get the title of Super Bowl Champion is a great achievement, and will likely silence most of critics, but he certainly didn't answer all the questions.
But how many quarterbacks actually do?
Terry Bradshaw threw for just over 70 yards in his first Super Bowl appearance. His legacy is in tact. John Elway's numbers aren't staggering on sports grandest stage, either.
Phil Simms threw for nearly as many interceptions as touchdowns the season he won his first title with Bill Parcells, yet went on to have the most accurate performance a quarterback has ever had.
But no one is putting Simms in the discussion with Bradshaw, Elway, Montana, or Brady.
And speaking of Phil Simms, is there any one broadcaster as bad as he is? I enjoy watching football on CBS, but despise listening to it when Simms works color. His arrogant, smug attitude solidifies why I'd rather watch the game and turn on the radio broadcast with Marv Albert and Boomer Esiason on Westwood One.
He's also an indirect reason why I've never liked the New York Giants, or could completely embrace his son Chris as the University of Texas quarterback.
But I digress. Back to the game.
The Bears put no pressure on Manning, maybe because the offensive line played so well. The Colts were smart (after the opening kickoff) to keep the ball out of the hands of Devon Hester. Having Rex Grossman playing like a pitiful pee-wee quarterback must have made the decision to give the Bears offense the ball at the 40-yard line each possession much easier. There was obviously no worries that Grossman would make any kind of play and bring the ball to the end zone.
Again, I'm left with a large void from Super Bowl XLI. So much hype for such little payoff, that unless the Cowboys, Texans, and now the Broncos are in the Super Bowl, I'll quit preparing myself to be as excited as I think the game will actually be.
Oddly enough, though, the halftime show almost made me a Prince fan. Almost.
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