Only the insane amount of time between the final NCAA college regular season football game and the BCS National Championship (over a month) is more ridiculous than the 13 days we wait for the AFC and NFC champs to meet up in the Super Bowl. It allows ample time for golfing/bowling events, VIP dinners and of course, the re-examination of Ray Lewis’ court case, never mind the intricacies between all natural and synthetic deer antler spray. Whether or not this break in the action bothers you or not (and no, the Pro-Bowl does not count as action), one thing is for sure – by the time the Super Bowl kicks off, we are ready, very very ready, for some football.
And woop – here it is, Super Bowl XLVII, finally, or almost finally. Kickoff is around the corner (promise), so there’s just enough time to ponder these questions:
Will this be a coronation of the new generation of mobile, run, run, run, pass quarterbacks? Or, will the pocketmen prove themselves tried and true once more?
Can the aging defense of the Baltimore Ravens, one that spent a whole lot of time on the field in these playoffs, hold up for at least 60 more minutes?
Is the Super Bowl a place for a quarterback who has played in just 10 NFL games?
Speaking of San Francisco QB’s, will a 49ers quarterback finally throw an interception in a Super Bowl? (none through five games with Joe Montana and Steve Young)
And speaking of interceptions, will Joe Flacco get through yet another playoff game without a pick? (he has eight TD’s and zero INT’s this post-season)
Also, with three triple digit QB ratings already in 2013, are we ready to don him with “elite quarterback status?
Will Beyoncé lip synch at halftime? Michael Solomon says yes.
Can a less than 100% Justin Smith and his defense put pressure on Mr. Flacco and make him feel unwelcome in the pocket?
In a passing league, what will the running backs have to say for themselves in the Big Show?
Will the Niners defensive backfield be able to stop, or at least contain the Ravens deep threat?
Can David Akers still kick field goals?
How long with the post-Super Bowl Harbaugh hug be, if indeed there will be a post-Super Bowl Harbaugh hug…
There are plenty more questions where these came from, but they should be enough for you to chew on until game time, never mind whatever you’ve brought into your living rooms for Super Bowl chow. Before the Ravens and 49ers answer these questions, why not have a crack at them yourselves? Then why not let me know what you’re eating along with an estimated calorie count for the game.
david.lengel.freelance@guardiannews.com
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