I. In all, a pretty decent ballgame. The first half was one of most entertaining halves of football all year....big plays on offense and defense, both teams trying to deal with the elements, close score, etc. Once the game settled into a rhythm, it was fairly clear that the Colts would win.
II. I'm not wrapped up in Superbowl commercials, but these were especially bad and forgettable. At least, I hope I can forget them. Also, is it just me, or is Jessica Simpson one of the most annoying celebrities out there? Every time I see or hear her I instinctively think, "please, go away."
III. Prince rocked....which was needed after the Geritol aided performance by the Stones last year. Good song choices...though, the Foo Fighters cover was unexpected....and ending on Purple Rain....in the light induced purple rain of the night....was classic. I still haven't decided if Prince is weirdly awesome or awesomely weird, but one thing is sure....he freakin rocks.
IV. Manning just put himself in a position to be the best ever. Meaning, with Tiger and Federer doing what they are doing, we are watching three athletes simultaneously dominate, destroy, and define success in their respective sports.
V. Biggest winners: Manning and Dungy.
Biggest loser: Marino. Sorry, Dan. I've had your back for 20 years in the 'who is the best ever?' conversation, but that train just left the station, as it were. The Bears aren't the biggest loser, as I believe they will be back in the big game sooner rather than later.
Predictions for next year:
- Manning gets the chance to make the Pats v Colts a true rivalry....and does it.
- Somewhere, T.O. and Randy Moss make their teams worse, not better.
- The bears will be as good, or better....sorry testudineous.
- Hotlanta, baby. Lookout.
