The biggest sporting event of the year has arrived. Super Bowl XLIII, or 43 for those whose education omitted Roman numerals, is here. The favored Steelers are hoping to make history with what could be their sixth NFL championship. The underdog Cardinals are looking to gain some respect by winning the franchise’s first Super Bowl. Conditions will be sunny and clear in Tampa Bay, Florida. With Bruce Springsteen performing at halftime and an estimated $3 million spent on 30 second commercial breaks, this Super Bowl promises to be a great game.
People have been asking me all week which team I think will take the trophy, and for a while I was non-committal, telling them that the Steeler defense would be hard to penetrate. I still believe that, but I’m going with the Cards. I believe this is their post season and I think they’ll win despite the line heavily favoring Pittsburg.
Here’s how I see it going down. Edge and Hightower will deliver a decent running game, subbing for each other so neither tires out. Warner will continue to throw to Fitz and Anquan will explode after another tirade like the one he threw during the conference championship game. That’ll get everyone’s emotions running high.
I also like the Cardinals’ defense; they’ve been keeping some great offenses in check. I know everyone is talking about the Steeler D, but I think the Cards great offense and good defense trumps the Steelers’ strong defense and sub-par offense.
I’m expecting a close game which will surprise many of you who are primed for a trouncing. The Cards by 3 in an upset.