By johnnyrico, Section NFL
Posted on Mon Jan 22 2007 at 8:13 PM EST
More on: Super Bowl, Colts, Bears, Peyton Manning, other (all tags)
Super Bowl XLI is sure to be the most over-hyped event in history---that is, until next season. Every year the annual event swells in size not only in vewership, but in money and exposure as well. Add in a mix of uncommonly juicy storylines, and you've got a media and advertising giant on your hands. But before you get caught up in things like pioneers in African-American coaching history, superstars like Peyton Manning and Brian Urlacher making it to their first Super Bowl, and other issues of a trivial nature, first consider the impact of this event on important things like advertising and the opportunity to make a TON of money.
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By Aaron Miller, Section NFL
Posted on Wed Jan 17 2007 at 3:35 PM EST
More on: Bears, Saints, Colts, Patriots, Super Bowl (all tags)
It's still weeks away, and I already feel like Super Bowl XLI is going to be one of the most boring sporting events of my lifetime.
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By jcave, Section Journals
Posted on Tue Jan 09 2007 at 7:12 PM EST
More on: NFL, Playoffs, Eagles, Saints, Patriots, Chargers, Bears, Seahawks, Ravens, Colts (all tags)
The first week of the 2006-07 NFL Playoffs went mostly as expected. This week promises to be different though, we have four intriguing matchups to watch, each with a different story- line. Can the Patriots and Bill Belicheck keep their championship hopes alive against the red-hot San Diego Super Chargers and stars like LaDanian Thomlinson and Shawn Merriman? Will the improbable run of the Saints continue, or will veteran Jeff Garcia continue to carry Philly? Does the motto, offense sells tickets, defense wins championships apply to the Colts- Ravens clash? Can 'Da Bears' return to early season form and hold of the surging and dangerous Seahawks? Before the weekend and drama arrives, I would like to make some picks.
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