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	Topic: Super Bowl Predictions
Robert_9600 Moderator Membership: Starter Joined: September 06 Total Posts: 1455 Favorite Team: Offline	Post Date: 01/26/11 17:11 Breaking down the game within the game: Rodgers vs Roethlisberger: Rodgers has the better targets to throw to, but the lack of running game for the Packers can be a hinderance, matching up Ike Taylor on Greg Jennings is a draw. Take away the slip against Santonio Holmes in the AFC Championship game and Taylor has shut down the best WR's in the NFL all year long. This leaves the rest of the field open where Troy Polamalu patrols. He has been playing "Center Field" the past 2 weeks and other than the Taylor slip against Holmes, there have been no deep plays againts the Steelers this playoff season. Roethlisberger faces an awesome pass rush from the Packers front 7, but the difference between Roethlisberger and anyone else the Packers play is that Ben thrives on contact, he has the Super Bowl experience and though his stats will not reflect, he is a born winner. Advantage Steelers. Running Backs: The forementioned lack of Running game for the Packers and the emergence of Mendenhall is no contest. Advantage: Steelers Wide Receivers and Tight Ends: Green Bay has the speed and skill at this position, quality receivers and a QB that can get them the ball Pittsburgh has Mike Wallace, an aging Hines Ward who was held under 1000 yards this year. A couple of rookies who look promising and an underutilized Heath Miller. Advanatage: Green Bay Offensive Line: Maurkice Pouncey looks like he will miss the Super Bowl, with a patchwork O-Line all season the Steelers are held together by duct tape and grit. Advantage: Packers D-Line: The Steelers are emerging with Pro Bowler Brett Keisel, second year man Ziggy Hood, and All Pro Nose Tackle Casey Hampton. Green Bay has a young and promising line, but it's not as good as the Steelers just yet. Advantage Steelers Linebackers: Green Bay has a young corps talent and who I think should be Defensive MVP Clay Matthews will most assuredly receive extra attention. While Matthews may be the Defensive MVP, he can't beat the best LB corps in the NFL. Advantage Steelers Secondary: The Steelers have Tory Polamalu, but there is a weak link in William Gay. With Bryant McFadden nursing an ab strain he will most assuredly be picked on all game. Green Bay comes in with a strong team secondary led by Charles Woodson he is relentless, can tackle, cover and blitz. Advantage Packers Special Teams: The Steelers cut long time kicker Jeff Reed who struggled all season, then later lost punter Dan Sepulvida to a knee injury. Green Bay has a solid kicking game and good return game as well. Advantage Packers: Coaching: A Super Bowl already won by Tomlin, and with D-Coordinator Dick Lebeau (who coached under Packers D-Coordinator Dom Capers) have the experience and knowledge. What is funny is that Capers was the D-coordinator, but used Lebeau's schemes and knowledge' Packers head coach Mike McCarthy is from Pittsburgh... but that's not going to help. Advantage Steelers Do the math and it comes down to a very close game. The Steelers win the advantage 5-4 over the Packers, and win the game... Final Score: Steelers 31 Packers 27 ---- We'll moida da bums
James_4852 Moderator Membership: Starter Joined: August 05 Total Posts: 4830 Favorite Team: Offline	Post Date: 01/26/11 17:41 I wrote an article and sent it to Russ about my prediction. I would have picked Pittsburgh until Pouncey sustained his high ankle sprain, now I am predicting Green Bay will win in a close game. James ---- Full time Ghostbuster!
Erick_44330 Membership: Starter Joined: September 07 Total Posts: 552 Favorite Team: Offline	Post Date: 01/26/11 21:22 I like both teams and think this will be a very good superbowl. I'm rooting for the Packers to win but look forward to some really Great football. ---- Keeper League, no PPR, ESPN Standard Scoring Start 1QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1FX, 1TE, 1K, 1D/ST QB's = T. Romo, K. Orton, J. Freeman RB's = J. Addai, A. Bradshaw, L. Blount, F. Jones, R. Torain, R. Grant WR's = V. Jackson, J. Maclin, M. Manningham TE's = V. Davis, J. Finley D/ST = Eagles K = S. Suisham
Throwball Heroes_118522 Moderator Membership: Starter Joined: June 10 Total Posts: 4538 Favorite Team: Offline	Post Date: 01/27/11 16:52 If Rodgers can establish a passing game, I would think Starks might have some luck on the ground. But the way that Mendy was used against the Jets that was one of the best games I have seen him play this year. I agree the Steelers have the advantage on the ground, but I won't discount Starks quite yet. Honestly I don't care who wins, I just want to see a good game on both sides of the ball. But force me to pick and I will get the edge to the Steelers. ---- Stephen - the6thfloor.wordpress.com/category/fantasy-football-2/
Russell_108 Admin Membership: Starter Joined: September 04 Total Posts: 14360 Favorite Team: Offline	Post Date: 01/28/11 14:34 The Forums Moderators Super Bowl Picks are up in our articles section! Thanks to Michael, James, Jeff, Stephen and Eric for putting their thoughts down and providing them to me! Robert and Throwball, I sent you emails inviting you to submit as well. Did you not get the emails? You can also check out our Lineup Analyzer's pick and stat projections in another article posted. ---- On any given Sunday any fantasy team can beat another, only to still lose Monday night.
Throwball Heroes_118522 Moderator Membership: Starter Joined: June 10 Total Posts: 4538 Favorite Team: Offline	Post Date: 01/29/11 08:31 Russ, yes I got it, but didn't check my email until Friday evening. I did send you a response, albeit a bit late. Two responses in fact. Thanks! ---- Stephen - the6thfloor.wordpress.com/category/fantasy-football-2/
Russell_108 Admin Membership: Starter Joined: September 04 Total Posts: 14360 Favorite Team: Offline	Post Date: 01/29/11 10:44 Stephen, I just added yours to the article. Thanks for getting it to me! ---- On any given Sunday any fantasy team can beat another, only to still lose Monday night.
Throwball Heroes_118522 Moderator Membership: Starter Joined: June 10 Total Posts: 4538 Favorite Team: Offline	Post Date: 01/29/11 10:50 Ah thanks Russ! ---- Stephen - the6thfloor.wordpress.com/category/fantasy-football-2/
Robert_9600 Moderator Membership: Starter Joined: September 06 Total Posts: 1455 Favorite Team: Offline	Post Date: 02/02/11 13:29 Sorry Russ, have been busy and didn't check my e-mail. ---- We'll moida da bums
Russell_108 Admin Membership: Starter Joined: September 04 Total Posts: 14360 Favorite Team: Offline	Post Date: 02/02/11 14:12 No problem Robert! Glad you chimed in on your own as this is one of the closest matched Super Bowls going into the game I can think of in recent memory. ---- On any given Sunday any fantasy team can beat another, only to still lose Monday night.
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