Saturday 28 January 2012

Reasons why you should watch Superbowl XLVI

We're just over a week away from one of the greatest sporting events on earth. The Superbowl. This year, it's between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. What better way to celebrate than to tell you some reasons why you watch this special event.


Rematch of Superbowl XLII


It's the first time the New York Giants and the New England Patriots will be returning to the Superbowl since they played against each other in Superbowl XLII. I don't think the Patriots need to worry about any mishaps this time around. Bill Belichick has promised he won't be wearing any red hoodies and Tom Brady has lots of options to pass to. Also, Asante Samuel doesn't play for the Pats anymore so you won't have to worry about any dropped interceptions. The Giants on the other hand, they haven't lost a single playoff game whilst wearing their white jerseys since the 2007 season, which is the same jersey colour they will be wearing in this years Superbowl. Eli Manning and Victor Cruz are having fantastic seasons. It's guaranteed to be an exciting game.


Superbowl Adverts


Don't you even think about moving from your seat when the Superbowl cuts to commercial break!! Each year, the Superbowl provides us with the best adverts on TV, guaranteed to be witty, make you laugh, smile, shocked or freaked out in some way. They vary from a kid slapping his mum's boyfriend over Doritos, to Betty White playing football, to the classic "Wassup!" advert by Budweiser. If the game is boring, then the Superbowl ads will certainly make you feel better.


Superbowl Halftime Show


This year, Madonna, and maybe Cee Lo Green and LMFAO, will be added to the list of performers that have performed at half time at the Superbowl. This list includes, The Who, The Rolling Stones, U2, The Black Eyed Peas, Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, Diana Ross and Queen Latifah. This can't be missed.


The Next David Tyree Moment


The last time the Giants and the Patriots meet in the Superbowl, David Tyree caught a pass by Eli Manning between his hand and his helmet. Could this play be beaten? You'll have to watch and find out. 


Touchdown celebrations


Watch out for Victor Cruz's salsa dancing and Rob Gronkowski's ball spike when they score touchdowns. You'll be wanting to imitate them in no time.


Defences at work


Patriots defensive line man Vince Wilfork can move around well in small places for a guy that weighs 23 stone. As for the Giants, Jason Pierre-Paul has had 17 sacks this season. Watch out for both of these guys. 


My Prediction


It's a tough one. With the Superbowl being the biggest stage of them all, to win your players must not crack under the pressure it brings. Brady must step up his game if the Patriots are to have any chance of winning on Superbowl Sunday. His performance against the Baltimore Ravens wasn't good enough and they were lucky that the game didn't go into over time. With the possibility of losing Gronkowski too, it could be a tough battle for them. The Giants have already beaten the Patriots this season and they have been fantastic by defeating the Atlanta Falcons, the Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs away from home. Manning is at the top of his game which means I can't see the Giants losing this one. Especially with how well their defence is performing too. The Patriots are favourites to win by most bookies but I see the Giants pulling it off.


Giants 27 - 24 Patriots


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